Carrageenans (Red Seaweed Extract)

Identification
Generic Name
Carrageenans (Red Seaweed Extract)
Brand Name

 

Indication

Condition Contra-Indication
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Other Contra-Indication
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We have incomplete side-effect data.

Side Effects
Efficacy of Carrageenans as an Alternative Medicine According to GRADE* Ranking:


Genital Herpes Simplex [1, 2, 3]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Studies show that red seaweed may be able to help treat herpes. More studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


Herpes Simplex Virus Infections [1, 2, 3]:

Recommendation: Weakly in favor (Studies show that red seaweed may be able to help treat herpes. More studies are needed)

Grade of Evidence: Low level of evidence


* www.gradeworkinggroup.org


References:
1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15498610
2. http://www.researchgate.net/publication/8217756_Protective_effect_of_a_natural_carrageenan_on_genital_herpes_simplex_virus_infection_in_mice
3. http://journals.plos.org/plospathogens/article?id=10.1371/journal.ppat.0020069


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