Two other sleep inhibiting amino acids are Taurine and Tyrosine. They both increase alertness and elevate our heart rates, like caffeine does. Taurine is found in animal proteins and sulfur-rich vegetables, such as onions, garlic, cabbage, brussels sprouts, turnips and in most energy drinks. Jum. I 19, 1438 AH Read More

Ashwagandha may cause sedation. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ashwagandha as it may cause excessive sleepiness. Muh. 14, 1443 AH Read More

Yohimbine hydrochloride is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved prescription drug for the treatment of impotence (Betz et al., 1995; Dialog Information Services, 1999a; PDR, 1999; Yohimbe, 1999). Read More

In addition to cold sores, Melissa essential oil can help promote overall skin health. Its antibacterial properties can be powerful in preventing and treating acne, blackheads and other minor skin conditions. For sensitive skin, use a minimal amount. Sha. 27, 1442 AH Read More

So, can acid reflux cause gas? The short answer is maybe. Many of the things that contribute to gas also lead to acid reflux. Making lifestyle changes to treat acid reflux may help reduce excessive gas. Read More

CONCLUSION. Silymarin minimally reduced, but without clinical relevance, the serum levels of ALT and AST. Shaw. 27, 1438 AH Read More

Berberine, at low concentrations, 2 to 4 μg/mL, increased cardiac contractility and coronary flow with little effect on the heart rate (19). The hypo- tensive action of berberine has been attributed to its ability to enhance the hypotensive effect of acetylcholine (20). Read More

Berberine (BBR) is a natural compound isolated from plants such as Coptis chinensis and Hydrastis canadensis and with multiple pharmacological activities. Recent studies showed that BBR had antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, which contributed in part to its efficacy against diabetes mellitus. Read More

Ephedra can cause a quickened heartbeat and elevated blood pressure. Side effects include heart palpitations, nausea, and vomiting. More than 800 dangerous reactions have been reported with use of the herb. These include heart attacks, strokes, seizures, and sudden deaths. Rab. II 22, 1438 AH Read More

Taurine has been proven to raise testosterone production, while not raising the concentration of estradiol, an estrogenic hormone. A study in Amino Acids found that taurine supplementation stimulated testosterone production. Sha. 14, 1439 AH Read More