Each capsule contains: Sarsaparilla root 500 mg. Other Ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Rice Powder.
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Sarsaparilla Root Capsule. 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
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Sarsaparilla Root Capsule. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used orally in amounts commonly found in foods. Sarsaparilla has Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status for use in foods in the US (4912). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of sarsaparilla when taken orally in medicinal amounts.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Sarsaparilla Root Capsule. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, concomitant use of sarsaparilla with digoxin might increase the risk of cardiac toxicity.
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Theoretically, sarsaparilla might increase the effects and adverse effects of lithium.
Sarsaparilla is thought to have diuretic properties (11). Due to these effects, sarsaparilla might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Sarsaparilla Root Capsule. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...Orally, sarsaparilla seems to be well tolerated.
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, there is some concern that sarsaparilla may cause GI irritation when used in large amounts (11,18). However, these claims cannot be substantiated.
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...Occupational exposure to sarsaparilla root dust can cause rhinitis and asthma symptoms (4111).
Renal ...Orally, there is some concern that sarsaparilla may cause temporary kidney impairment and diuresis, possibly leading to shock, when used in large amounts (11,18). However, these claims cannot be substantiated.