Excerpt from Ergo-Log
Overweight and depressed? Hypericum perforatum kills two birds with one stone
You are probably familiar with Hypericum perforatum as a herb that has a mild antidepressant effect, but according to researchers at Banaras Hindu University in India it has other potential uses too. When the Indians gave lab animals an extract of the herb they discovered that it also had a slimming effect.
The human equivalent of these doses would be about 1200-2400 mg extract per day.
Conclusion
"Taken together, Hypericum perforatum could be the antidepressant therapy of choice for patients suffering from comorbid diabetes and obesity", the researchers concluded.
"Taken together, Hypericum perforatum could be the antidepressant therapy of choice for patients suffering from comorbid diabetes and obesity", the researchers concluded.
Hypericum perforatum has many side effects. Make sure you read up about it carefully before experimenting with the stuff.
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Hypericum perforatum - Scientific Review on Usage ... - Examine.com
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Hypericum Perforatum (St. John's Wort) is an anti-depressant herb that is commonly used for its neurological effects. While it appears effective, it is well known to adversely interact with a variety of pharmaceuticals.
