BPS 1101 Lecture Notes - Candidiasis, Glucosamine, Samuel Hahnemann

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Biopharmaceutical sciences
• Course: BPS 1101
• Professor: William Ogilvie

Document Summary

Contains ginkolides, which increases circulation in the brain (no improvement in brain function however) Allicin is active ingredient but very unstable compound. Garlic does not decrease cholestero alliin ---------- allicin alliinase. However, affects 50% of medication (increased liver function) Inhibits liver function so increases amount of drug in the body. Supposed to be for well-being but can damage the liver. Used to decrease digestion (diet pull), but had problems (seizures, stroke, etc. ) Found in cartilage, does not help arthritis. Top 10 frauds: arthritis, cancer (laetrile b17 bad!, aids, weight loss, sex aids, baldness/bust enlargement, chelation, false supplements, muscle stimulation, candidiasis.