Uses:
Antioxidant
Antidepressant
Helps reduce stress and anxiety
Improves eyesight in adults with Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Improves memory and cognitive function
Stress regulator
Potential Cancer fighting properties
Reduces appetite and aid with weight loss
Indicated to reduce risk of heart disease
Lowers blood sugar levels
Shows signs of helping to combat MS, Alzheimers and Parkinsons Disease
Protects against nerve damage in diabetes
Combats effects of hypertension
Reduces cholesterol
Potential Anti-inflammatory
 
Potential Side Effects: 
Stomach aches
Nausea and  vomiting
Drowsiness 
Miscarriage at high doses
Some people may suffer from allergic reaction
 
Who Should Avoid:
Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Do not take if you have Bipolar Disorder as it may induce mania with this condition
Avoid for at least 2 weeks prior to surgery or undergoing anaesthetic
Should be avoided by those who are known to have allergies to plant species including Lolium, Salsola and Olea (olives are part of this family)
Do not take if you are on sedative medication as interactions can be dangerous
Be cautious if you take Anti-Diabetes medication as the combined reaction can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar levels
Be cautious if taking with Antihypertensive medication as the combined reaction can cause dangerous drops in blood pressure
Caution: can increase effects and side-effects of caffeine in some people
 
Recommended Dosage:
20- 100mg taken orally daily for up to three months is safe and effective for most treatments
Do not consume in excess of 400mg (4 grams) in 48 hour period
Safe for children in smaller doses; 20mg for smaller children and 30mg for children weighing over 30kg
 
 
 
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