Herbal products may have harmful side effects, new study finds
| May 28, 2019, 12:44 IST
A new study warns herbal products may have dangerous and harmful side effects. Overconsumption of these products could increase your risk of certain health issues, according to researchers.
Evidence to back up the claim emerged after a case study revealed a man in Canada was rushed to the emergency room after developing high blood pressure because he overconsumed homemade tea made with licorice root. Licorice root extract has been found to increase blood pressure, as well as cause headaches and chest pains.
"Products containing licorice root extract can raise blood pressure, cause water retention and decrease potassium levels if consumed in excess,"Jean-Pierre Falet from McGill University in Canada, told a news portal.
Researchers hope the findings urge physicians to screen hypertension patients for licorice root The study's findings were originally published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
High blood pressure can increase the risk of more fatal health issues like stroke and heart attack. It could even cause premature death. "Unless we change our approach, thousands of lives could be lost," Simon Gillespie, chief executive of the British Heart Foundation, told a news portal.
Previous research has also found alcohol consumption can increase the risk of hypertension. Researchers found anywhere between seven to 13 drinks per week, can increase blood pressure levels significantly. "The results are very informative for future research and practice. If you are drinking a moderate or large amount of alcohol, ask your providers to check your blood pressure at each visit and help you cut down your drinking and eventually quit," lead author of the study Amer Aladin, told a news portal.
Evidence to back up the claim emerged after a case study revealed a man in Canada was rushed to the emergency room after developing high blood pressure because he overconsumed homemade tea made with licorice root. Licorice root extract has been found to increase blood pressure, as well as cause headaches and chest pains.
"Products containing licorice root extract can raise blood pressure, cause water retention and decrease potassium levels if consumed in excess,"Jean-Pierre Falet from McGill University in Canada, told a news portal.
Researchers hope the findings urge physicians to screen hypertension patients for licorice root The study's findings were originally published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
High blood pressure can increase the risk of more fatal health issues like stroke and heart attack. It could even cause premature death. "Unless we change our approach, thousands of lives could be lost," Simon Gillespie, chief executive of the British Heart Foundation, told a news portal.
Previous research has also found alcohol consumption can increase the risk of hypertension. Researchers found anywhere between seven to 13 drinks per week, can increase blood pressure levels significantly. "The results are very informative for future research and practice. If you are drinking a moderate or large amount of alcohol, ask your providers to check your blood pressure at each visit and help you cut down your drinking and eventually quit," lead author of the study Amer Aladin, told a news portal.
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