AHCC .
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product AHCC. 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 AHCC. 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 in medicinal amounts. AHCC 4.5-6 grams daily has been used with apparent safety in clinical trials lasting up to 6 months (22926,30419). Population research identified no safety concerns with the use of AHCC 3 grams daily for up to 9 years (30353,94830).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product AHCC. 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, AHCC might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
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Theoretically, taking AHCC might decrease the effects of immunosuppressant drugs.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product AHCC. 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, AHCC appears to be well tolerated.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Bloating, diarrhea, fatigue, foot cramps, headache, nausea.
Dermatologic ...Orally, AHCC 4. 9 grams has been reported to cause mild itching (30375).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, AHCC 4. 5-9 grams daily has been reported to cause nausea, diarrhea, and bloating (30365,30375,30419).
Musculoskeletal ...Orally, AHCC 9 grams daily has been reported to cause foot cramps (30365). Orally, AHCC 6 grams daily has been reported to cause difficulty moving hand joints (30416).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, AHCC 9 grams daily for 14 days has been reported to cause mild and transient headache (30365).