What Are The Side Effects Of Active-PK?

Posted on Mon, 27 Feb 2017

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Question : I'm Looking at a Supplement called Active-PK which is comprised of Berberine, Gynostemma and Quercetin. I'm on blood pressure medications, Lisiniprol (40mg) & Clonidine (.6mg). Would Active-PK Adverely effct my blood pressure?

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Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No its not going to have adverse effect on your blood pressure.

Detailed Answer:
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Berberine is a alkaloid found in several different plants.The main side effects are related to digestion and are minor like cramping, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation and stomach pain.
JIAOGULAN (Gynostemma) also has minor side effects such as nausea and increased bowel movements.
Quercetin is a plant pigment.It can cause headache and tingling of the arms and legs.
As per you question,Its a safe and natural product and no documented adverse effect of these herbs and pigments on blood pressure is mentioned in standard texts or trials.
You can take it.
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