P
Pantethine
Papaya
Passion Flower
Passion Fruits
PEANUT
Peach
Peas
Peony
Pepper
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint
Persimmons
Phellinus linteus
Phenylethylamine
Phosphatidylserine
Phyllanthus
Phytic acid
Potato
Potassium
Plum
Pomegranate
Proanthocyanidin
Probiotics - The benefits of probiotics include alteration of the intestinal micro-flora balance
Policosanol / Polycosanol
Propolis - Propolis may have benefits against a range of cocci and Gram-positive rods
Pterostilbene
Pumpkin
Pycnogenol - pycnogenol may pervent certain vascular or neurodegenerative diseases
Pyruvate
Q
Quercetin - Quercetin may  help prevent immune cells from releasing histamine
Quince
R
Radish
Recipe (low calories)
Red Clover
Red Wine
Red Yeast Rice - addition to possible side effects such as liver function abnormalities
Reishi / Lingzhi
Resveratrol-it may prevent the absorption of copper at high doses of resveratrol.
Rhodiola
Rhubarb
Ribose
Rice Bran Fiber / Oil
Rosemarinic acid
Rosemary
Royal Jelly side effects November 24, 2011      Review  
Rutin
S
S-adenosyl-L-methionine
Saffron - Saffron may have benefits on neurodegenerative disorders
Saw Palmetto
Schisandra
Scopoletin
Selenium
Senna
Shark Cartilage- Cartilage supplements are not perceived as medications and are presumed
Spinach
Spirulina -intake of spirulina may decrease bone mineral density under certain conditions.
Squash
Star Fruit
Stevia - I was so glad to read your article regarding STEVIA side effects.
Stinging Nettle - Long-term use of stinging nettle extracts may have benefits on the prevention of chronic
colitis.
St John Wort
Strawberry
Sucralose
Sulforaphane
Sweet Potatoes
T
Tangeretin - Tangeretin may have health benefits of brain protection.
Tannic Acid
Taxifolin
TCM
Tea Tree Oil
Theobromine
Thunder god vine
Tomatillo
Tomato
Tribulus terrestris
Turmeric [Curry]
Turnip
Tyrosine
S, U, V
Scopoletin
Seaweeds - Reviews, uses, benefits and side effects - December 25, 2011
Shark Cartilage - hypercalcemia is a potential side effects of shark cartilage
Shiitake mushroom benefits and side effects
Silymarin
Soy
Stevia - too many complaints received about stevia side effects
Urosolic Acid
Valerian
Vitamin D
Vitex
W,X,Y
Walnuts
Wasabi
Watermelon - Watermelon is my favorite fruit.
Whey - has benefits of blood pressure lowering.(suggested in an animal study)
Wheat Grass
Wild Yam
Witch Hazel
Wolfberry
Wormwood
Xanthinol nicotinate
Xylitol - Plums, strawberries, and raspberries are the rich sources of xylitol
Yarrow - Side Effects of Yarrow Yarrow Extract was reported.
Yohimbe - Yohimbe side effects are serious - anxiety, nausea, renal failure and even seizures!
Yucca

5-Hydroxytrptophan
E
EGCG
EggPlant
Echinacea
Eleuthero
Ellagic Acid
Epicatechin
Eucalyptus G.
Eurycoma Longifolia
Eve. Primrose Oil
F
Falcarinol
Fennel
Fenugreek - weight gain breastfeeding
Ferulic acid
Feverfew
Folate
Forskolin
Fig
Fish Oil
Flaxseed Meal   
Flaxseed Oil Benefits  Flaxseed Oil VS Fish Oil                
Flavonols
Fructose
Fruits-weight loss
Fucoidan
G
Garcinia C.
Garlic  - Dietary Allium spices exerted antilithogenic influence
Galangal
Gallic Acid
Genistein
Gentiana
Geraniol
Ghrelin
Ginger - Ginger nutrition values, health benefits and side effects ginger root, ginger tea
Ginseng - The common ginseng side effects are mental status changes./   Ginseng Benefits
Ginseng/Ginkgo
Ginkgo Biloba - It is a blood thinner
Glisodin
Glucosamine
Glutamine
Glutathione
Gohyah Tea
Goji juice
Goldenseal - Goldenseal's benefits can be attributed to its alkaloids.
Gotu Kola
Grape juice
GRAPE SEED - Procyanidin B suppresses in situ estrogen biosynthesis.
Does grape seed extract lower bad cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Green Tea
Growth Hormone Stimulants
Goldenseal
Guar Gum
Guarana
Guggul Guggul may benefit people suffered from high cholesterol and obesity.
Gymnema - there was no toxic effect in rats treated with Gymnema sylvestre
H
Hawthorn
Healthy Food -> Risky
Hesperidin
Honeydew
Honokiol
Hoodia - ats dosed with the hoodia extract displayed a substantially diminished food intake
Hop
Horny Goat
Horse Chestnut -The side effects of horse chestnut may include stomach irritation, nausea
Horsetail
Huperzine A
Hyaluronic acid side effects, benefits  Injection
Hydroxytyrosol
Isatis Leaf
Isothiocyanates
Kaempferol
Kava Kava
Kelp - Good for normal thyroid functions, but not overdose yourself with kelp.  December 25, 2011
Kiwi
Krill Oil Krill Oil Vs Fish Oil  Krill Oil Benefits  
L
L-arginine
Lavender
Lecithin - Lecithin is a component of VLDL that helps to transport fats to the liver.
Lemon balm
Lettuce
Licorice
Limes
Limonene
Lingonberry
Linoleic Acid Benefits and Side Effects
Lobster (Tomalley)
Lutein
Lychee Benefits
Lycopene
M
Maca
Maitake Polysaccharides from maitake mushroom enhance innate immunity
Mango - A 22 year old female presented to the Emergency Department
Mangosteen
Marshmallow
Melatonin
Milk Thistle   December 1, 2011 (MUST READ!)
Mistletoe
MSG
MSM
Mushroom Benefits
N
N-Acetylcysteine
Naringin
Nattokinase
Nectarines
Niacin - I don't know niacin side effects.
Nobiletin
Nutmeg
O
Octacosanol
Okra
Oldenlandia
Olive Oil -Benefits on chronic diseases and skin - Updated on November 22, 2011
Omegic Fatty Acids
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Onion
Orange - Orange juice side effect--> Gout. Updated on December 04, 2011
Oregano Leaf Oil
Oregon Grape
Osthole
Herbs, Food, Vitamins, Supplements side effects and benefits
Febuary 2, 2012
If you are going to use herbs, vitamins and supplements, please, make sure that you know their benefits as well as their potential side effects as
well.

I'll pay attention to brand names and the ingredients listed as being contained in any product. Make sure the products have been in markets for at
least three years. Please, also follow the instructions on the bottle and don't overdose yourself. If you believe that a supplement or product is
causing side effects, it would be wise to cease taking it and contact your doctor or the manufacturer immediately.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult with your doctor before taking any herbs, supplements, medical foods etc. 2012
Food, herbs, herbal supplements side effects and benefits list
Herbs, herbal supplements, foods, vitamins, phytonutrients may have some kinds of potential health benefits, while, they all have some kinds of side
effects, toxicity especially at high doses. I have spent years to collect the relevant information and prepared the following articles, and most of the
recently upated articles also include warning and drug interaction. I hope, you enjoy these articles, and please, let me know how I can serve the
community better:

Supplement is not a cure for diseases. Quality of supplements may be different from brand to brand or even from batch to batch.
Patients must seek advices from their medical doctors for medical treatment.
Food, Herbal
Supplements
 Potential Health Benefits
 Last Update
Acai
 Potential health benefits include anti-cancer activities, blood
pressure lowering
 August 2011
Acetylcholine
 Potential health benefits include support on Alzheimer's disease,
erection issues and some vision issues.
 June 5, 2011
Acetyl-L Carnitine
 L-Carnitine and its esters may pose unique neuroprotective,
neuromodulatory, and neurotrophic properties.
 September 3, 2011
Acidophilus
 Lactobacillus acidophilus may produce bacteriocin CH5 to against
certain yeasts and moulds, as well as Salmonella Typhimurium and
Campylobacter jejuni
  
Achyranthes
 Achyranthees bidentata has anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritis and
analgestic effects.
  
Acupuncture
 Reduction of diastolic blood pressure was observed right after
electrical stimulation of four specific acupuncture points
 August 13, 2011
Adlay
 Limited studies have been done.
  
Ajowan
 Potential benefits include chemopreventive effects, anti-fungus
activities, anti-diarrhea, liver protection and more.
 January 1, 2012
Alfalfa
 Alfafa's leaves contain approximately 3% saponins. These saponins
may contribute alfalfa's benefits on cholesterol-lowering
effects.
 December 17, 2011
AHCC
 AHCC may benefit the therapeutic effects and reduce the side
effects of select anticarcinogenic agents.
 August 23, 2011
Allicin (Garlic)
 Oral consumption of 5 g of this herb twice a day for 42 days led to a
decrease of triglyceride and the total cholesterol levels in a study of
30 subjects.
  
Allspice
 Allspice may have health benefits on those at risk of high blood
pressure, cholesterol or even cancer.
 July 26, 2011
Almond
 Almond may have benefit of cholesterol lowering.
 August 12, 2011
Aloe vera
 Aloe vera may have benefits on patients suffered from irritable
bowel syndrome or people at risk of diabetes, cholesterol and
triglyceride.
 September 30, 2011
Alpha Lipoic Acid
(ALA)
 Alpha-lipoic acid functions as an essential co-factor of the
mitochondrial multi-enzyme complex and thus plays an important
role in energy metabolism. Alpha lipoic acid has been identified as
potentially beneficial for type 2 diabetes treatment or prevention.
 June 15, 2011
Amla
 Amla was found to have the potential to suppress
carcinogen-induced response in rat skin, intestine and liver etc.
Amla may have benefits on people at risk of certain types of
cancers and high cholesterol.
 June 18, 2011
Andrographis
 Andrographis paniculata extracts have antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory effects. Andrographis paniculata may benefit
people at risk of diabetes, cancers, insomina, viral infections and
more....
 December 29, 2011
Aniseed
 Aniseed enchanced glucose absorption from the rat jejunum.
Aniseed also showed anti-diuretic effects in a rat study.
  
Anti-H. pylori herbs
    
Aphrodisiacs
 I have run a quick check and I do find a few of herbs or natural
substances which may enhance sexual pleasure, libido, erection etc.
 June 20, 2011
Apple
 Apple is a rich source of phenolic phytochemicals. Definitely, eating
apples provides health benefits. Epidemiological studies have linked
eating apples with reduced risk of some cancers, cardiovascular
disease, asthma, and diabetes.
 November 29, 2011
Apple Cider Vinegar
 Apple cider vinegar attenuates lipid profile in normal and diabetic
rats.
 2011
Arnica
 The herb Arnica montana, in topical formulations, has been reputed
to decrease bruising and muscle pain.
 August 12, 2011
Ashwagandha
 Ashwagandha is believed to be able to benefit people suffered from
many different diseases, while its side effect may include stimulation
of the thyroid gland.
 November 30, 2011
Asian Pears
 Asian pears are cousins to the pears that are typically seen in
grocery stores, but this fruit is similar to an apple and its many
names reflect that characteristic.
  
Asparagus
 Roots of Astragalus species are used to treat leukemia and for
wound healing in Turkish folk medicine.
 December 06, 2011
Astaxanthin
 Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment, it is also a
powerful biological antioxidant. Astaxanthin has strong free radical
scavenging activity and protects against lipid peroxidation and
oxidative damage of LDL-cholesterol, cell membranes, cells, and
tissues. Astaxanthin is  believed to have many health benefits.
 December 16, 2011
Astragulus
 Astragalus root has been used for thousand years in the Chinese
society. It has become an important remedy in the west since its
effects upon the immune system came to light.
 December 06, 2011
Atractylodes
 Atractylodes macrocephala (Rhizoma Atractylodis; 白朮) is an herb
used in traditional Chinese medicine. Without much scientific
support, atractylodes macrocephala is believed to benefit people at
risk of diabetes.
 2011
Arginmax
 ArginMax has been marketed as the no. 1 natural,
clinically-validated formula for improving sex life (www.arginmax.com;
Feb 13, 2011) on the market since 1997. ArginMax has two
formulas, one for men and one for women. Both formulas contain
L-arginine, ginkgo and ginseng.
  
Artichoke
 A study has shown the possible benefits of artichoke on high
cholesterol and triglycerides.
  
Avena sativa
 Particle size of the oats had little effect on the glycemic responses.
Both Avena sativa or oat and barley meals reduced glycemic
responses.
  
Avlimil
 Avlimil has been marketed as a supplement formulated with
ingredients that have been show to help women of all ages naturally
balance hormones.
  
Avocados
 Avocados contain 60% more potassium per ounce than bananas.
One common side effect of avocado intake is allergy or
hypersensitivity.
  
Bacopa
 Bacopa monnieri has been used in the traditional system of
Ayurvedic medicine to improve intelligence and memory for a long
time. A study of 54 subjects shows intake of Bacopa monnieri
extract at dosage of 300 mg/day for 12 weeks improves the
conditions of depression.
 December 07, 2011
Banaba Leaf
 An animal study indicates that banaba leaf extract may benefit
people with obesity.
 June 23, 2011
Barley
 On December 23, 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
announced that whole grain barley and barley-containing products
are allowed to claim that they reduce the risk of coronary heart
disease.
  
Banana
 Banana nutrition is excellent, many people have banana as their
foods. Banana is also a good source of potassium, fiber and other
phytochemicals.
 November 30, 2011
Basil
 Basil leaf extract was very effective in elevating antioxidant enzyme
response by increasing significantly the hepatic glutathione
reductase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase activities.
  
Bay Leaf
 Dried bay leaf has been reported to cause upper gastrointestinal
tract bleeding in Slovenia.
  
Beet
 In a randomized cross-over study, researchers supplied 16 g of
beet fiber to diabetic patients in their diets. They found that intake
of the beet fiber could result in a 10% reduction of serum
cholesterol in sulphonylurea-treated patients.
 2011
Bell Pepper
 Bell peppers are a great source of vitamins A and C. Red bell
peppers contain eleven times more beta-carotene than green bell
peppers.
  
Beta carotene
 Beta-carotene is the major carotenoid occurring in the human diet
and in the human organism. Besides its function as pro-vitamin A.
  
Beta Cryptoxanthin
 Beta-Cryptoxanthin is a major source of vitamin A, often second
only to
beta-carotene, and is present in fruits such as oranges, tangerines,
and papayas.
  
Beta sitosterol
 beta-Sitosterol is a phytosterol with chemical structure similar to that
of cholesterol. In vitro and animal studies, beta-Sitosterol effectively
inhibits invasion of tumor cells and metastasis.
  
black cohosh
 Black cohosh was used in North American Indian medicine for
malaise, gynecological disorders, kidney disorders, malaria,
rheumatism, and sore throat. Although some study results suggest
that black cohosh may have benefit of relieving menopausal
symptoms, other study results do not. Studies of black cohosh have
yielded conflicting data
  
Beta Glucan
 Beta-glucan is a polysaccharide in the form of fiber and the main
element of fiber in grains such as barley, oats, yeast and
mushrooms. Beta-glucan may benefit people suffered from cancer.
  
Bilberry
 Bilberry is suggested to improve night vision.
 December 16, 2011
Bitter Melon
 Bitter melon has been used for diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases,
malaria, chickenpox, measles, and cancers. This "herb" may have
good benefits.
  
Bladderwrack
 This herb is a rich source of mucilage, algin, mannitol,
beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, iodine, bromine, potassium, volatile oils,
and many other minerals.
  
Blackberry
 Blackberry is a good source of fiber, vitamins C and K, folic acid and
manganese. Cyanidin-3-O-glucoside of the blackberry juice is a
scavenger of peroxynitrite and it exerts a protective benefits against
endothelial dysfunction and vascular failure induced by peroxynitrite
  
Black Currant
 Oral administration of black currant juice and cassis polysaccharide
retarded the growth of the solid tumor by 45% and 51% respectively
in an animal study.
  
Black Soybean
 Black soybean has been used as a health food and herb in
China for hundreds of years. Several studies demonstrate that the
daily intakes of soy foods are associated with a reduced
cardiovascular risk.
  
Bloodroot
 The rhizomes of Bloodroot are used traditionally for the treatment of
gastrointestinal ailments.
  
Blueberry
 Beside, blueberry is a rich source of vitamin C and fiber; it also
contains two important compounds- anthocyanin and ellagic acid.
  
Borage Seed Oil
 Borage oil may benefit people suffered from rheumatoid arthritis.
Borage oil may also benefit people suffered from eczema or other
skin inflammation.
 August 24 2011
Boswellia
 Boswellia may benefit people at risk of some inflammatory
conditions such as arthritis and colitis.
  
Broccoli
 Broccoli is one of the most nutritious vegetables, it contains complex
carbohydates (fiber), protein, vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, folic
acid, calcium and  iron.
  
Bromelain
 Bromelain is also described as an enzyme that relieves sinus
problems like congestion and irritation in as much as 85% of those
that suffer from allergies.
  
Brown Seaweed
 Brown seaweed may offer benefits to people with high abdominal
fat. Mitochondrial uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) is usually expressed
only in brown adipose tissue (BAT) and a key molecule for
metabolic thermogenesis to avoid an excess of fat accumulation.
 December 31, 2011
Brussels Sprout
 Epidemiologic studies suggest that high dietary intake of Brassica
vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts,
protects against tumorigenesis in multiple organs.
  
Butterbur
 Butterbur has been one of the most popular herbs in the last few
hundred years. Butterbur may have benefits for people with
migraine, tension headache, spasms of the urogenital tract, allergy,
hay fever and asthma.
  
Buckwheat
 Buckwheat sprout was found to contain quercetin, I-ascorbic acid,
oxalic, malic, tartaric, and citric acids, rutin, and
gamma-aminobutyric acid. Animal / cell studies suggest that
buckwheat may have benefits of anti-cancer, cholesterol lowering,
triglyceride lowering and anti-oxidative activities.
  
Burdock
 Burdock has been used in Essiac as an alternative-medicine
anti-cancer therapy. A review of patients taking Essiac shows that
there was no obvious toxicity.
  
Butein
 Butein inhibited iron-induced lipid peroxidation in rat brain
homogenate. Butein also exhibited degrees of inhibition on the cell
proliferation of human colon adenocarcinoma cell line 220.