Is it safe to use maharAja guggul to lower cholesterol?
Question: There are many websites which recommend and sell 'mahArAJA GUGGUL' for cholesterol related problems and for reducing body fat. is it safe to use mahArAja guggul or yOgarAja guggul? Answer: My personal belief: Both the preparations contain mercury and sulphur. Some preparations claim that they contain gold also. All the three can generate side effects and auto immunity reactions. Guggulu as a pure plant extract may not be risky to try. But excess of guggulu can also have side effects. Simple logic: 1. Anything which can exert some influence on our body's processes can NEVER HAVE ONLY ONLY beneficial effects. Excess use is bound to have deleterious effects. The only question that then arises is whether beneficial effects are more or deleterious effects are more. 2. Moderation is the key. We have to avoid prolonged use. 3. Lowering cholesterol or body fat should not become an obsession by itself. Moderate physical la