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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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I Have Received Samples Of A New Natural Sleep Aid

I have received samples of a new natural sleep aid called Relaxium Sleep, but before trying it I want to make sure it is safe, including the ingredients in it. I looked up L-Tryptophan, that is one of the prime ingredients, and read about a serious potential side effect involving joint pain & other symptoms, but they then said that a high percentage of cases were traced to a single manufacturer of the single-ingredient supplement that was manufactured in Japan. Does that mean this is no longer considered a high risk if manufactured in the U.S. or other places? I am a 73 year-old female with health issues of hypothyroidism, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, lymphedema (vascular insufficiency in the lower legs), and loss of bladder control in addition to sleep problems. I take a number of prescriptions and OTC supplements that target these issues and general health. Is there anything in this sample product that should concern me or stop me from trying it?
posted on Tue, 5 Jun 2018
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