RE: Willow Bark Extract and Garcinia Cambogia

[Guest guest]

>> Then there is the Willow Bark Extract. I don't know about this one. It

supposedly works similarly to aspirin, which we aren't supposed to take.

But is it the same as aspirin, or not?

*** Willow bark is what original aspirin was made from, and contains the

same acid as modern aspirin. I would pass on this one, pouch-wise.

>> How about Guarana Extract.

I know I've seen this is a lot of " natural " diet remedies, but I'm not sure

what it does. Any time I see and herb that claims to boost metabolism,

that's a red flag to me that it might also raise blood pressure or otherwise

tinker with my ticker, and I don't play with those unless I know from

medical professionals that they are all right. A certified herbalist could

tell you the properties of these herbs, but not necessarily if they are

safe. You might try calling a naturopath.

~~ Lyn G