Ingredients | Amount Per 3 Capsules |
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Proprietary Blend
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1725 mg |
(Ganoderma lucidum )
(mycelia)
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Capsule (Form: Gelatin, and Water), Magnesium Stearate Note: vegetable
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product SC Formula. 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
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product SC Formula. 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 an extract of reishi mushroom is used orally and appropriately for up to one year (12,5485,70767,70774,70786,70799,70800,70801,70802). ...when whole powdered reishi mushroom is used orally and appropriately for up to 16 weeks (70776,70799,70800,70801,91433,91435,91436,91437,108309).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately, short-term. Shark cartilage has been used with apparent safety in clinical trials lasting up to 24 weeks (2015,4893,4938,6709,6716,6717,13086,74741) and for up to 40 months in patients with advanced cancer (10900,17102). ...when used topically and appropriately, short-term. Shark cartilage appears to be safe when applied topically for up to 8 weeks (74729).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product SC Formula. 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, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
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Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
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Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
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Theoretically, shark cartilage might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product SC Formula. 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, reishi mushroom is generally well tolerated.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Dizziness, dry mouth, itching, nausea, rash, and stomach upset.
Dermatologic ...Orally, reishi mushroom can cause itching, rash, and other skin reactions (12,5479).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, reishi mushroom can cause dryness of the mouth, throat, or nasal cavity, nausea, stomach upset, and, more rarely, diarrhea (12,70779,91438,108309).
Hematologic ...Orally, reishi mushroom can cause nosebleed and bloody stools (12,91438).
Hepatic ...One case of hepatotoxicity and one case of fatal fulminant hepatitis have been reported in patients who had used reishi mushroom powder for 1-2 months (70766). There is a case report of a 61-year-old male with hypereosinophilia associated with hepatic nodules following the use of reishi mushroom powder for about 2 months. Symptoms resolved after discontinuation of the product. Although these side effects were thought to be associated with the use of reishi mushroom powder, it is unclear if other factors played a role. The patient had been taking tegafur, gimeracil, and oteracil potassium for about 4 months following anterior resection for rectal adenocarcinoma but discontinued these agents and initiated reishi mushroom due to liver injury (108312).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, reishi mushroom can cause dizziness (91438). Other rare symptoms include insomnia and headache (70776,70779).
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...Respiratory allergy to reishi spores can occur (12,5479). Sore throat and runny nose have also been reported (70776,91438).
General
...Orally, shark cartilage is generally well tolerated.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Constipation, dizziness, dyspepsia, erythema, fatigue, hypotension, nausea, taste disturbance, and vomiting.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: Altered consciousness, decreased motor strength, decreased sensation, generalized weakness, hepatitis, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and peripheral edema.
Cardiovascular ...Orally, shark cartilage can cause hypotension and peripheral edema (2014,2015,6716,10900).
Endocrine ...Orally, shark cartilage can cause hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and hypercalcemia (2014,2015,6716,10900,74724).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, shark cartilage can cause taste disturbances, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, constipation, cramping, and bloating (2014,2015,6716,10900,74724,74730,74731).
Hepatic ...Orally, shark cartilage can cause acute hepatitis, with symptoms including low-grade fever, jaundice, yellowing of the eyes, right upper quadrant tenderness, and elevated liver enzymes (2012).
Musculoskeletal ...Orally, shark cartilage can cause decreased motor strength, generalized weakness, and decreased performance (2014,2015,6716,10900).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, shark cartilage can cause dizziness, altered consciousness, decreased sensation, and fatigue (2014,2015,6716,10900,74725).