Shatavari Supplement

Scientific Name: Asparagus racemosus

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Order: Asparagales

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Family: Asparagaceae

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Do not confuse with the vegetable, asparagus (Asparagus officinalis).

Strong:

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Good:

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Promising:

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Conflicting (Unclear):

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Limited Evidence:

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No Evidence:

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No Clinical Research:

All other conditions.

Side effects may include:

• Side effects have not been studied.

Precautions and Adverse Events:

• Avoid or contact a licensed healthcare practitioner, if you have allergies to plants in the order Asparagales (asparagus, onions, etc.), and use caution, since there is not enough research on the use of supplements containing shatavari.

There is not enough research on the use of supplements containing shatavari during pregnancy and breast-feeding, so consult a licensed healthcare practitioner before use or avoid use.

Major:

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Potential:

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Shatavari is not a "drug", so the best doses have not been thoroughly established. Make sure to follow the specific product instructions and take as directed on the label, or consult a licensed healthcare practitioner before use.

[Afendi et al. 2012]

1. Afendi FM, Okada T, Yamazaki M, Hirai-Morita A, Nakamura Y, Nakamura K, Ikeda S, Takahashi H, Altaf-Ul-Amin M, Darusman LK, Saito K, Kanaya S. KNApSAcK family databases: integrated metabolite-plant species databases for multifaceted plant research. Plant Cell Physiol. 2012 Feb;53(2):e1.