What is known about the ingredients
- Turmeric root: may add to the effect of blood thinners and is usually discouraged with gallbladder problems; large amounts can upset the stomach
- Green tea leaf: contains caffeine and may interact with some medicines
- Korean ginseng: can interact with blood thinners, diabetes medication and some blood-pressure medicines; some people notice trouble sleeping
- Reishi, shiitake, maitake: may affect blood clotting, blood sugar or blood pressure in some people; mushroom allergies are possible
- Kale, spinach and other leafy greens: contain vitamin K, which matters if you take warfarin
- Spirulina: people with autoimmune conditions or on immune-suppressing medication should ask their doctor
- Prebiotics and probiotics: may cause gas or bloating at first; people with a weakened immune system should ask their doctor
Who should talk to a doctor first
- People taking blood thinners, diabetes, blood-pressure or immune-suppressing medication
- Anyone with a surgery or dental procedure coming up
- Pregnant or nursing women
- People with a chronic condition, a weakened immune system or food allergies
- Children and teenagers – the product is made for adults
Is it FDA approved?
No supplement is FDA approved; the FDA does not review supplements before they are sold. The maker says TonicGreens is made in the USA in a registered GMP facility. Its statements about the product have not been evaluated by the FDA.
How to use it safely
Start with the serving on the label and do not exceed it. Check the Supplement Facts panel on the jar for anything you are allergic to, and show it to your doctor or pharmacist if you take medication. Stop and get advice if you notice unusual bruising or bleeding, an allergic reaction, or a stomach upset that does not settle.
