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Dandelion
 Dandelion
root (Taraxacum
officinale) has diuretic
properties. These are similar to the drug Lasix (furosemide). Acting as
a "water pill" it should decrease water weight.
There
are no studies looking specifically at weight loss and dandelion root.
Side
effects include electrolyte imbalances and increased bleeding. It
should be avoided in people on diuretics or blood thinners and who have
diabetes or
gallstones.
It is important you
discuss any weight loss or exercise plan with your doctor. Only you and
your physician can decide what is best for you. Some people have
certain conditions that prevent them from doing all exercises, and goal
body weights may be different for different people. You need to discuss
all these things with your physician before starting any weight loss or
exercise program.
This
article was written by
John
Vickery, MD.
References
Am
Fam Physician. 2004 Nov 1;70(9):1731-8.
Lexi-Comp database
accessed on 4/30/08.
Last updated 7/19/09
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