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Do any supplements help for varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency?
Find out which supplements help for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency, including citrus bioflavonoids and grape seed extract.
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I would like to try gotu kola for varicose veins but I've heard it's not safe to take. Is that true?
Learn more about gotu kola, including possible benefits for varicose veins and whether it is safe to take. ConsumerLab explains.
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What is Pycnogenol and does it work?
Learn more about Pycnogenol, including evidence from clinical studies on blood clots, osteoarthritis, cognition, vision, tinnitus, and the skin and safety.
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Just one dose of a horse chestnut extract (standardized to 20% aescin) caused me to have significant nausea and vomiting. Might there be a problem with the product?
Find out if horse chestnut side effects can include gastrointestinal discomfort such as nausea and vomiting.
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What are the benefits of grape seed extract?
Learn about the health benefits of grape seed extract, and find out it improves venous insufficiency, leg swelling, swelling after surgery, or can help to lower blood pressure.
Clinical Update
10/30/2021
Pycnogenol vs. Other Pine Bark Extracts
There is some evidence that pine bark extract may help improve circulation and chronic venous insufficiency, but be aware that some supplements are not like those used in most clinical trials. Find out what to look on labels in our updated answer to the question: What is Pycnogenol and does it work?
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Do arnica pills, gels, creams, or sprays reduce bruising, pain, or swelling?
Find out if arnica pills, gels, creams, or sprays can reduce bruising, pain, or swelling, help with varicose veins, or muscle pain after exercise.
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6/07/2014
Fish Oil May Reduce Risk of Blood Clots
A study of more than 20,000 people found that those who ate fish several times per week had a reduced risk of venous blood clots, and that getting additional fish oil from supplements reduced the risk even further. Get the details, including our tests of fish oil and other omega-3 supplements in the Fish Oil and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements Review (Including Krill, Algae, Calamari, Green-lipped Mussel Oil) >>
Recalls & Warnings
10/18/2017
FDA Warns Seller of Arthritis, Blood Pressure, Diabetes Supplements For Making Drug Claims
On August 15, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Years to Your Health, Inc., following an inspection of the company's website which found a number of their products to be misbranded, as they contained drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
3/10/2018
Kratom Supplements Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
On March 10, 2018, PDX Aromatics of Portland, Oregon DBA Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa issued a recall of certain kratom-containing powder products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Recalls & Warnings
9/27/2016
Seller of B Vitamins, Omega-3s and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On September 15, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Positive Power Nutrition, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including High Energy C-Complex, Positive Vitality, Positive Performance, Positive CardioGuard, B-Complex 100, Positive Essentials, Positive ...
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2/06/2016
Seller of Turmeric, Milk Thistle and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On January 15, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Terra Firma Botanicals, Inc.
