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Is Wheatgrass Good For Health?
Question: I have been advised of my friend to take wheatgrass powder in the mornings? Is this good for health and are there any sideeffects that I need to be wary of
Brief Answer:
scientific evidence is needed
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting with your health concern.
1. Since wheatgrass is a rich source of anti oxidants, anti inflammatory agents thus is a common supplement for most of the people.
2. Going by your medical history you are suffering from Type II Diabetes and wheat grass delays absorption of carbohydrate and thus helps in controlling diabetes.
3. Some of the common side effects which one can experience is/are:
. Headache,nausea,dizziness
. Abdominal pain,diarrhea,nasal congestion, cough, mild fever.
PS. Simce you will be consuming it in powder form thus make sure that product remain free from "molds/fungus" in order to prevent allergic reaction.
Dr. Munish sood
Consultant & Physician
Naimittika
scientific evidence is needed
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting with your health concern.
1. Since wheatgrass is a rich source of anti oxidants, anti inflammatory agents thus is a common supplement for most of the people.
2. Going by your medical history you are suffering from Type II Diabetes and wheat grass delays absorption of carbohydrate and thus helps in controlling diabetes.
3. Some of the common side effects which one can experience is/are:
. Headache,nausea,dizziness
. Abdominal pain,diarrhea,nasal congestion, cough, mild fever.
PS. Simce you will be consuming it in powder form thus make sure that product remain free from "molds/fungus" in order to prevent allergic reaction.
Dr. Munish sood
Consultant & Physician
Naimittika
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