Sea Buckthorn
Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a plant whose leaves are sometimes supplemented (or the berries consumed as juice) for general antiinflammatory and antioxidative purposes. Though healthy, it does not appear to have any unique literature on it to support supplementation.
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What it is
Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a plant whose leaves are sometimes supplemented (or the berries consumed as juice) for general antiinflammatory and antioxidative purposes. Though healthy, it does not appear to have any unique literature on it to support supplementation.
Key findings
- Grade C: Dry Eye Symptoms (Dry Eye)
- Grade C: Carbohydrate Absorption (Metabolic Health)
- Grade D: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) (End-Stage Renal Disease)
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Sea Buckthorn
Quick Facts: Sea Buckthorn
- Best Evidence:Grade C
- Conditions Studied:3
- Research Outcomes:12
- Key Effect:Dry Eye
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
Research Citations (4)
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