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Traditional Uses
Gugulipid comes from the gummy resin of the mukul myrrh tree, was originally used to treat obesity and arthritis. Ithas been used in Ayurveda medicine dating back thousands of years.
Current uses
Guggulipid is a well established fat burning agent and has long been known to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, while maintain or improve the HDL to LDL ratio. Guggulipid is becoming increasingly popular in America, Japan, Europe and many other western nations.
The resin, Guggul, increases white blood cell counts and possesses powerful disinfecting properties. One of the most famous herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, Guggul is considered to possess strong purifying and rejuvenating powers.
Guggul works by reducing the bad cholesterol known as LDL Cholesterol. In 4 to 12 weeks, total cholesterol and triglyceride levels can drop and HDL (the good cholesterol) increase by up to 16%.
It is one of the very first "broad spectrum drugs" with a wide therapeutic range and is also used to protect against ailments such as common cold, and various skin, dental and ophthalmic infections..
Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)
Gugulipid is regarded as a relatively safe herb with few reported side effects.
In rare cases, mild nausea, gas, diarrhea, hiccups, restlessness, anxiety, or headaches have been reported .
Research
Trials have shown that Guggul can lower blood cholesterol by 14-27% and can lower triglycerides by 22-30%. The effects that Himalaya's Guggul has on the blood cholesterol levels is comparable to prescription medications
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