Bitter Orange
If you are taking bitter orange in the name of losing weight, please be warned because it could cause heart problems. It can raise the heart rate, especially when accompanied by caffeine or other stimulants. Apart from causing irregular heartbeats, it may increase the risk of stroke and high blood pressure.
Valerian
The valerian root is mostly used for improving sleep, and many people think it is natural and safe. A few individuals have reported side effects, such as, heart palpitations, vivid dreams, stomach issues, and mental fogginess. Others noticed slow heart beat and irregular rhythms. It implies that the herb is not as people think. Therefore, it is best to avoid.
- Bitter orange
- Ginseng
- Ephedra
- Valerian
- Hawthorn
GP and Sleep Specialist at shopgiejo.com
MS, University of Tartu
Sleep specialist
Using the acquired academic and professional experience, I advise patients with various complaints about mental health - depressed mood, nervousness, lack of energy and interest, sleep disorders, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and anxieties, difficulty concentrating, and stress. In my free time, I love to paint and go on long walks on the beach. One of my latest obsessions is sudoku – a wonderful activity to calm an unease mind.
Sleep specialist
Using the acquired academic and professional experience, I advise patients with various complaints about mental health - depressed mood, nervousness, lack of energy and interest, sleep disorders, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and anxieties, difficulty concentrating, and stress. In my free time, I love to paint and go on long walks on the beach. One of my latest obsessions is sudoku – a wonderful activity to calm an unease mind.
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