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General description	Liposoluble fitosteroid compound with beneficial effects on cardiovascular system.
Found	- guggul (Indian bdellium-tree, Commiphora wightii)
Anti-aging role	- lower high blood pressure - lower triglyceride blood level - enhance thyroid function - anti-inflammatory effect - decrease arthritis symptoms - decrease acne - enhance detoxification - it's considered that in combination with other antioxidants and physical activity can stimulate weight loss
Deficiency symptoms	Not possible.
Therapeutic doses	- 400-500 mg three times a day - guggul plant extract - 25 mg three times a day - isolated guggulsterones
Maximum safe level	- long - term - 1 g/day - max 5 months without a brake
Side effects	- skin rash - stomach upset
Contraindications	- thyroid function disorders, hyperthyroidism - it's not recommended to use during pregnancy and breast feeding - children
Interactions	- thyreostatics, thyroid stimulates - blood pressure lowering drugs
Composition formulas	- by itself or in combination with other plants or plant extracts, usually in combination with triphala
Other remarks	- for visible long-term results, it's recommended to use guggul minimum 45 days without a brake

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