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Deb
Tue, Nov-19-02, 12:28
Does anyone know if this is an effective thermogenic agent? Does it work for anyone? Is it harmful in anyway?

I saw an ad for a patch and it caught my interest.

Any help would be appreciated.

thanks

Deb :roll: :roll: :roll:
Jaden313
Tue, Nov-19-02, 16:23
I'm Hypothyroid I take 450 mcg of Kelp daily ( also known as Bladderwrack or Fucus Vesiculosis). If you have under active thyroid I highly recommend giving it a shot. It's also supposedly great for your skin.

More info:
http://www.herbalmanac.com/kelp/index.html
http://www.egregore.com/herbs/bladderwrack.html
http://www.purplesage.org.uk/profiles/bladderwrack.htm
Natrushka
Tue, Nov-19-02, 17:08
Originally posted by Deb
Does anyone know if this is an effective thermogenic agent? Does it work for anyone? Is it harmful in anyway?
Deb, I can't give you a personal opinion as I've never tried this product, but I can point you in the direction of an unbiased review: Supplementwatch.com on Fucus vesiculosus (http://www.supplementwatch.com/supatoz/supplement.asp?supplementId=130).

Regarding those patches in particular, the FDA has investigated these claims in the US and found them to be unsupported. Caveat emptor, I guess ;)

If you're looking for a supplement that has been proven to raise metabolism and cause a thermogenic effect in humans try Green Tea (and extract) - it's also a powerful anti-oxidant, anti-carcinogenic and anti-fungal.

Cheers,
Nat