There are many benefits which the extract from Cissus quadrangularis can provide the consumer. It can help to reduce cholesterol, body fats, risks of cardiovascular diseases, haemorrhoids and many more but there are many side effects of taking the supplements. However, it is very easy to avoid the side effects of Cissus quadrangularis by simply following the dosage recommendation. An overdose or any dosage above the recommended dosage might lead to side effects, it can minor or temporary.
Few of the side effects are mentioned as such:
- A headache
- Irritability
- Gas or bloating
- Diarrhoea
- Dry mouth
- Sleep disturbances.
One should remember to take the extract in a proper recommended dosage which is advised by the doctor. There are certain conditions which may not be proven ideal for Cissus quadrangularis supplementation. If the person falls in any of the categories it is highly advised to not take the supplement:
- Those who have diabetes type 2 where the pancreas is not able to produce proper insulin or the body is unable to use it accurately should not take these supplements as it may induce hypoglycemia a condition where the blood sugar levels drop very low.
- People who are scheduled for surgeries, the supplement reduces the blood pressure to a great scale that it becomes a safety thread for the surgery.
- The healthy individuals are advised to take the dosage as per prescription.
There are many Cissus quadrangularis medicinal uses. The clinical shreds of evidence have shown a pretty fine result in research which was conducted on a few people and tests are mentioned below:
- It increases the levels of serotonin in plasma with a value of around 35%
- The extract increases the Creatine levels in the body
- It reduces lipid peroxidation rates.
- Helps to maintain and achieve a healthy weight.
- Causes reduction in LDL and blood cholesterol levels.
- The athletes can relieve their pain, joint stress with the use of supplements.
The supplements show sedative properties which can reduce sleep latency and increases the length of the sleep up to 40%
There are dropped convulsion rates of seizure, making it the anti-seizure supplement.
It comes with anti-diabetic properties which help to improve insulin sensitivity and it also has the capacity to heal damages caused by free radical.
There is an antioxidant effect which reduces the water caused oxidative damage.
