Table 1.
Ingredients In the Detoxification Kit Used by Mr A and Potential Adverse Effectsa
| Ingredient | Adverse Effects | Remarks |
| Alfalfa | Photosensitivity | … |
| Burdock | Allergic reaction in individuals sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family | … |
| Cascara sagrada | Gastrointestinal irritation, pigmentation of colon | Can discolor urine and make it harder to interpret some diagnostic tests |
| Cayenne pepper | Gastrointestinal irritation, skin irritation | … |
| Creatine monohydrate | Nausea, diarrhea, hepatic or renal dysfunction | Can lead to falsely elevated serum creatinine levels |
| Dandelion (leaf) | Allergic reaction in individuals sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family | … |
| Echinacea purpurea | Allergic reactions, fever, nausea, and vomiting; can cause allergic reaction in individuals sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family | … |
| Elm bark | None | … |
| Green tea | Hyperacidity, gastric irritation, reduced appetite, constipation, diarrhea, restlessness, irritability, insomnia, palpitations, and vertigo | Can increase urine creatine levels |
| Guarana | Dysuria, abdominal spasms, vomiting, insomnia, restlessness, agitation, gastric irritation, nausea, tachycardia | Guarana contains tannins with possible carcinogenic and hepatotoxic properties; can increase urine creatine levels |
| Licorice | Amenorrhea, large amounts can cause pseudoaldosteronism | … |
| Milk thistle | Allergic reaction in individuals sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family | Can result in elevated serum transaminase levels |
| Peppermint leaf | Can increase colic in people with gallstones | … |
| Red root | Central nervous system depression and narcosis | … |
| Reishi mushroom | Hypotension and thrombocytopenia | Can increase clotting time |
| Schisandra | Decreased appetite, stomach upset, urticaria, and severe central nervous system depression | May lower serum alanine aminotransferase levels |
| Sorbitol | Abdominal pain, diarrhea | … |
| Turmeric | Gastrointestinal disturbances | … |
| Uva ursi | Nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal discomfort; large amounts can be oxytocic | Can cause greenish-brown discoloration of urine |
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Data from Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database.7
Symbol: … = not applicable.