Neo-Lax By NeoLife Nutritionals Overview & Drug Interactions

Supplement: Neo-Lax by NeoLife Nutritionals

This product contains

• Senna Leaf Extract

  Description:

  Senna is a plant that belongs to the legume family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and it is widely cultivated for its medicinal properties. Senna contains compounds called sennosides, which are found in the leaves, stem, and pods of the plant. These compounds stimulate the muscles in the walls of the intestine, causing the bowel to contract and move waste through the intestines. Senna is used as a natural laxative to help relieve constipation. It is often marketed as a 'natural vegetable laxative'. It is available in a number of forms, including tablets, capsules, and a liquid extract. Although it can cause dependence with long-term use (i.e., the body becomes dependent on it for regular bowel movements), when compared to other stimulant laxatives, like bisacodyl, it is considered safer in that regard.

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  Ingredient Group	Senna (unspecified)
  Category	botanical

  Forms

  • Cassia senna Leaf Extract

  
  

  • Total Sennosides

    Ingredient Group	Sennoside
    Category	non-nutrient/non-botanical

    
    

  Licorice, Powder

  Description:

  Licorice, also known as glycyrrhiza, is a plant native to parts of Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region. The root of the plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and is often consumed in the form of candy, tea, and supplements. Licorice has a number of purported health benefits, including the ability to soothe sore throats, reduce inflammation, and improve digestive problems. It may also have antiviral and antibacterial properties. Licorice naturally contains glycyrrhizin, or glycyrrhizic acid, which can have toxic effects if consumed in large amounts. However, licorice can be processed to remove glycyrrhizin, resulting in DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice). Many dietary supplements that contain deglycyrrhizinated licorice are often simply named 'DGL'.

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  Ingredient Group	Licorice
  Category	botanical

  
  

  Plum, Powder

  Ingredient Group	Plum
  Category	botanical

  Forms

  • Prunus domestica, Powder

  
  

  Alfalfa, Powder

  Description:

  Alfalfa, also known as Lucerne, is a perennial flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to southwestern Asia and the Mediterranean region, but it is now grown in many parts of the world, mainly as a forage crop for livestock. Alfalfa is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, C, E, and K, and manganese. It also contains coumestrol, a phytoestrogen. It has been used as a natural remedy for a variety of conditions, such as arthritis and high cholesterol. It may also help treat gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), asthma, menstrual irregularities, as well as bladder, kidney, and prostate issues.

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  Ingredient Group	Alfalfa
  Category	botanical

  Forms

  • Medicago sativa, Powder

  
  

  Buckthorn Bark Extract

  Ingredient Group	Buckthorn
  Category	botanical

  Forms

  • Rhamnus frangula Bark Extract

  
  

  Rhubarb, Powder

  Description:

  Rhubarb is a plant part of the Polygonaceae family. It is a popular ingredient in cooking and the root is used as a food flavoring agent. The stalk, root, and rhizome of rhubarb are sometimes used medicinally for a variety of ailments, including menopausal symptoms, pancreatitis and gastrointestinal conditions. The leaves of the rhubarb plant contain oxalic acid and are toxic. They should not be consumed.

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  Ingredient Group	Rhubarb
  Category	botanical

  Forms

  • Rheum officinale, Powder

  
  

  Asparagus, Powder

  Description:

  Asparagus officinalis, commonly known as asparagus, is a perennial plant native to central and southern Europe, the Middle East, western Siberia, and northern Africa. It grows to heights of 30-150 cm and is widely cultivated as a vegetable. Asparagus has been part of the human diet for over 2000 years and possibly much longer. Its shoots or "spears," rhizome, root, and juice are used for food and medicine. Asparagus is a good source of fiber, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin B6, as well as minerals like copper, iron, zinc, manganese, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and phosphorous. It contains flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, oligosaccharides, amino acids, carotenoids, sulfur compounds, steroidal saponins, sterols, and fructans. After ingestion, asparagus produces a distinctive odor in urine due to volatile organic components like asparagusic acid. Asparagus extracts have shown various effects in studies, including anti-allergy, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, cholesterol-lowering, diuretic, hepatic, hypotensive, immunostimulatory, and weight-modifying effects. However, some of its constituents, particularly saponins, can irritate mucous membranes and be cytotoxic.

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  Ingredient Group	Asparagus
  Category	botanical

  Forms

  • Asparagus officinalis, Powder

  
  

  Anise, Powder

  Description:

  Anise, also known as Pimpinella anisum, is an herb native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia. The seeds are known for their mildly sweet, licorice-like flavor. The main compound in anise responsible for the licorice-like taste and odor is anethole. Anise seeds are often used in baking and liquors. It is especially popular during the winter holiday season. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine and has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including digestive problems, respiratory disorders, and insomnia. Anise is also used as a natural remedy for cough, sore throat, and other respiratory problems.

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  Ingredient Group	Anise
  Category	botanical

  
  

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