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Side Effects of Estrin D

Estrin D is an over-the-counter weight loss supplement manufactured by Covaxil Laboratories. Estrin D is not for everyone. Estrin D is specifically designed and contains patented weight loss compounds and hormonal balancing agents for women who are premenopausal or menopausal. Estrin D, like all medications, has its benefits and its side effects. It's important to understand the proper function and to be able to recognize the side effects of any medication you are taking.

  1. Function

    • Estrin D targets the "hunger hormone" ghrelin, which stimulates hunger, decreases the body's ability to burn fat and slows down metabolism. Estrin D also contains xanthines (caffeine and caffeine like stimulants) which provide energy. It also boosts energy and stamina and improves attitude.

    Side Effects

    • Estrin D contains a variety of caffeine stimulants and several herbal ingredients lauded to provide the benefits of weight reduction, balance hormonal disturbances and subdue the hunger hormone. Along with these benefits each of these ingredients has it own side effects. These ingredients include caffeine, yerba matte and guarana, along with herbs like ginger, Tibetan ginseng and green tea leaf.

    Side Effects of Caffeine

    • In some people, caffeine may cause restlessness, nervousness and irritability along with insomnia and heart palpitations. According to articles on directorym.com, physicians who specialize in the treatment of menopause have said that increased levels of caffeine can make symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, and night sweats precipitously worse.

    Herbal Side Effects

    • The herbal ingredients in Estrin D have many beneficial effects. However, some side effects to beware of include those of the yerba mate leaf, which may cause an increase in respiratory and digestive cancers. Green tea leaf may cause diarrhea, constipation and tremors. The side effects of ginger root are rare, but they may involve stomach and digestive problems.

    Other Side Effects

    • Other side effects may include acne, aggressiveness and increased levels of estrogen along with hair loss and facial hair growth.

    Warning

    • Estrin D is specifically designed to treat only premenopausal and menopausal women. Before taking Estrin D, discuss your plans and medical history with your physician for his advice and assessment. Estrin D should not be taken if you have high blood pressure, diabetes or a heart condition and if you are sensitive to caffeine or other such stimulants.

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