Solgar St John’s Wort Extract 300mg (Standardised Full Potency Herb)

Solgar St John’s Wort Extract 300mg

(Standardised Full Potency Herb)

Potential applications of St John's Wort:

Depression

Anxiety and nervous tension

Insomnia (especially when linked to depression)

Viral infections

Bacterial infections

More About St John's Wort

Anti-depressant

Several clinical trials have confirmed the mood elevating properties of St John's Wort. Although early scientific investigation suggested that the anti-depressant mechanism might be due to an ability to inhibit monoamine oxidase (MAO) enzymes (which degrade mood-elevating neurotransmitters in the brain), newer studies show that it possesses little or no MAO inhibiting effects in vivo (in the body).

Recent research suggests that the herb's ability to inhibit the re-uptake of serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline is probably most responsible for the herb's anti-depressant effects. St John's Wort's inhibition of interleukin-6 production (a compound linked to depression in some people) has also been proposed as a theory.

Nerve Relaxant and mild sedative

Extensive research has found that this herb is effective in anxiety and nervous excitement and may also improve sleep patterns (especially in depressed individuals), presumably due to the impact on serotonin activity in the brain. Interestingly, in depressed patients St John's Wort provided relief of both insomnia and hypersomnia.

Anti-microbial

One of the primary active compounds hypericin has been shown to exhibit strong anti-viral activity (e.g. herpes simplex 1 and 2, mononucleosis and influenza) as well as the ability to kill several different types of pathogenic bacteria.

Directions for Use:

As a herbal food supplement for adults, one to two vegicaps daily of St John's Wort Herb Extract 300mg, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

50 vegicaps £12.65

150 vegicaps £32.45

Contra-indications

Before taking this product, please check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any prescribed medicines, as St John's Wort may affect the way they work.

The use of higher dosages of St John's Wort may cause photosensitivity (increased sensitivity to ultraviolet light).

Avoid using St John's Wort with MAO inhibiting or selective serotonin re-uptake inhibiting (SSRIs) drugs, unless directed by a qualified medical practitioner.

Should not be taken with tyramine containing foods such as aged cheeses and meats.

This information is not intended to replace the personal recommendations of your own qualified healthcare professional

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