Quorum Fermented brand Foods from: Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (probiotic yeast), Yellow Dock root (rumex crispus), Organic Yacon syrup (polymnia sanchifolia), Organic Brown Rice vinegar, Organic Coconut Water vinegar, Organic Italian Balsamic Vinegar (18-year).
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product QuantaJuice. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of yellow dock.
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product QuantaJuice. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately, short-term (7845,16117). A specific dried, inactive brewer's yeast preparation (EpiCor, Embria Health Sciences) has been used with apparent safety at a dose of 500 mg once daily for 12 weeks (92821,92822). A specific living brewer's yeast strain CNCM I-3856 has been used with apparent safety at a dose of 500-1000 mg daily (standardized to 8 billion colony-forming units per gram) for up to 12 weeks (95611,105170,111108). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of the long-term use of brewer's yeast or about the safety of using brewer's yeast topically.
CHILDREN:
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of brewer's yeast as a probiotic or postbiotic in children of any age.
Cases of bacteremia have occurred rarely in preterm infants given other probiotics (102416,111610,111612,111613,111850,111852,111853). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about cases of serious infections caused by probiotics reported in very preterm or very low birth weight infants under 1000 grams (111610). Similarly, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not support the routine administration of probiotics to these infants due to conflicting data on safety and efficacy (111608).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally in amounts commonly found in foods. Brown rice has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US (7705). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of brown rice when used orally in medicinal amounts.
CHILDREN: LIKELY SAFE
when used orally in amounts commonly found in food.
Brown rice has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US (7705). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of brown rice when used in medicinal amounts in children.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: LIKELY SAFE
when used orally in amounts commonly found in foods (7705).
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of brown rice when used in medicinal amounts during pregnancy or lactation.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately. Several studies show that drinking coconut water is safe (17666,17669,17678,17679,17680,95126,95136). Coconut water is commonly consumed as a beverage. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of intravenous use of coconut water.
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY SAFE
when used orally and appropriately.
Drinking coconut water appears to be safe when used in children (17666). Coconut water is commonly consumed as a beverage.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when properly prepared and consumed in amounts commonly found in foods. Young leaves must be boiled to remove the oxalate content; death has occurred after consuming uncooked leaves (6,18).
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when the uncooked leaves are consumed. Young leaves must be boiled to remove the oxalate content; death has occurred after consuming uncooked leaves (6,18). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of properly prepared yellow dock when used orally in medicinal amounts.
PREGNANCY: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when used orally; avoid using.
Yellow dock contains anthraquinone glycosides; unstandardized laxatives are not desirable during pregnancy (4).
LACTATION: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when used orally; avoid using.
Anthraquinones are secreted into breast milk (4,5).
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product QuantaJuice. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Taking brewer's yeast with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
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Clinical research shows that taking chromium-containing brewer's yeast can decrease levels of blood glucose in diabetic patients being treated with antidiabetes drugs (37157).
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Theoretically, taking antifungals with some brewer's yeast products might decrease the effectiveness of brewer's yeast.
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Some brewer's yeast products contain live yeast. Therefore, simultaneously taking antifungals might kill a significant number of the organisms (4363).
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Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with lithium might cause additive effects and side effects.
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Some brewer's yeast products contains lithium (37179).
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Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
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Brewer's yeast contains tyramine. Taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk for hypertensive crisis (2).
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Theoretically, taking coconut water with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
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Theoretically, taking coconut water with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
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Preliminary clinical research shows that drinking coconut water might lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with hypertension (17680).
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Theoretically, yellow dock might increase the risk of digoxin toxicity when used long-term or in large amount.
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Theoretically, yellow dock might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretics.
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Theoretically, the laxative effects of yellow dock might increase the effects of warfarin, including the risk of bleeding.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product QuantaJuice. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
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...Orally, brewer's yeast seems to be well tolerated in most patients when used short-term.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Flatulence, migraine.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: There is concern that brewer's yeast may cause fungemia in some people. It may also cause anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals.
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, brewer's yeast can cause intestinal discomfort and flatulence in hypersensitive individuals (2). Anal irritation and abdominal pain have been reported rarely (105170).
Immunologic ...Allergic reactions to brewer's yeast can occur in hypersensitive individuals. Symptoms include itching, urticaria, local or general exanthemas, and Quincke's edema (2). Rarely, anaphylaxis may occur. In one case, a 33-year-old male experienced dyspnea, chest tightness, and throat tightness shortly after ingesting a few sips of craft beer brewed using brewer's yeast. The patient took diphenhydramine, and symptoms improved prior to his arrival in the emergency department. While the patient had no history of hypersensitivity to other beers from the same brewery, a positive skin test and oral challenge suggested that he was sensitive to the specific strain of brewer's yeast uniquely used only in the offending beer (111107).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, brewer's yeast can cause migraine-like headaches in sensitive individuals (2).
General ...Orally, brown rice is well tolerated when consumed as a food. No adverse effects have been reported when used in medicinal amounts; however, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
General ...Orally, coconut water is well tolerated.
Gastrointestinal ...When consumed as a rehydration beverage following exercise, some people experience fullness or stomach upset (17678,95126). However, gastrointestinal distress is not reported in all studies (95139). Also, in some cases it appears to occur at a lower rate when compared with drinking plain water or drinking a carbohydrate-electrolyte rehydration fluid (17678).
Neurologic/CNS ...In one case report, a 69-year-old male died within approximately 30 hours of consuming a small amount of coconut water that was found to contain 3-nitropropionic acid due to spoilage with Arthrinium saccharicola. About 3 hours after consumption, the patient developed sweating, nausea, and vomiting, and was in a state of reduced consciousness when presenting to the hospital about 1.5 hours later. Other symptoms included confusion, dystonia, and poor balance, as well as metabolic acidosis. The coconut was pre-shaved and although refrigeration was recommended, it had been stored at room temperature for approximately one month after purchase (107670).
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...Orally, yellow dock seems to be well tolerated when properly prepared and consumed in food amounts.
Consuming raw yellow dock leaves or rhizomes may be unsafe.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: Raw leaves or rhizomes can cause hypocalcemia, kidney stones, and vomiting.
Cardiovascular ...Orally, yellow dock has been linked to ventricular fibrillation and death after ingestion of 500 grams (17). Oxalic acid, a constituent of yellow dock, reacts with calcium in plasma, forming insoluble calcium oxalate, which can cause hypocalcemia; the crystals may precipitate in the blood vessels and heart (12). Older or uncooked leaves should be avoided (6).
Dermatologic ...Orally, yellow dock can cause dermatitis when consumed in large amounts (4). Topically, contact with the plant may cause dermatitis in people sensitive to yellow dock (6).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, vomiting may occur after ingestion of fresh rhizome (18). Consuming excessive amounts can cause diarrhea and nausea (6). Excessive use can also cause abdominal cramps and intestinal atrophy (4). There is one report of a death, preceded by vomiting and diarrhea, after ingestion of 500 grams of yellow dock (17). Older or uncooked leaves should be avoided (6).
Genitourinary ...Orally, yellow dock can cause polyuria when consumed in large amounts (6).
Hematologic ...Orally, in one case report, a 38-year-old female developed immune-mediated thrombocytopenia after consuming a "cleansing" tea containing unknown amounts of yellow dock and burdock. The patient presented with bruising, mild weakness, and fatigue, which started 2-3 days after consuming the tea, and was found to have a platelet count of 5,000 per mcL. Symptoms resolved after platelet transfusion and treatment with oral dexamethasone (108971). It is unclear if these effects were caused by yellow dock, burdock, the combination, or other contributing factors.
Hepatic ...Orally, yellow dock has been linked to liver failure and death after ingestion of 500 grams (17). Oxalic acid, a constituent of yellow dock, reacts with calcium in plasma, forming insoluble calcium oxalate, which can cause hypocalcemia; the crystals may precipitate in the liver (12). Older or uncooked leaves should be avoided (6).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, yellow dock has been linked to coma and death after ingestion of 500 grams (17). Older or uncooked leaves should be avoided (6).
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...Orally, yellow dock has been linked to respiratory depression and death after ingestion of 500 grams (17). Oxalic acid, a constituent of yellow dock, reacts with calcium in plasma, forming insoluble calcium oxalate, which can cause hypocalcemia; the crystals may precipitate in the lungs (12). Older or uncooked leaves should be avoided (6).
Renal ...Orally, yellow dock can cause polyuria when consumed in large amounts (6). There is one report of a death, preceded by kidney failure, after ingestion of 500 grams (17). Oxalic acid, a constituent of yellow dock, reacts with calcium in plasma, forming insoluble calcium oxalate, which can cause hypocalcemia; the crystals may precipitate in the kidneys. Individuals with a history of kidney stones should use yellow dock cautiously (12). Older or uncooked leaves should be avoided (6).
Other ...Orally, yellow dock can cause hypokalemia when taken in large amounts (4). There is one report of a death, preceded by severe metabolic acidosis, after ingestion of 500 grams of yellow dock (17). Oxalic acid, a constituent of yellow dock, reacts with calcium in plasma, forming insoluble calcium oxalate, which can cause hypocalcemia; the crystals may precipitate in the kidneys, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and liver (12). Older or uncooked leaves should be avoided (6).