Caralluma
Scientific names: Caralluma fimbriata, Caralluma adscendens
Family: Apocynaceae
Alternative names: C. Fimbriate, Caraluma, Caralluma Cactus, Caralluma Extract, Caralluma Fimbriata Extract, Caraluma Pregnane Glycosides, Extrait de Caralluma, Extrait de Caralluma Fimbriata, Kallimudayan, Karallamu, Kullee Mooliyan, Makad Shenguli, Ranshabar, Shindala Makadi, Wild Succulent Cactus, Yugmaphallottama
Actions: Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Lipid, Musculoskeletal, Weight loss
Background
Caralluma (Caralluma fimbriata) is an edible cactus that grows in India. It's used in preserves such as chutneys and also as medicine.
Caralluma contains antioxidants and chemicals that might reduce appetite.
People use caralluma for obesity, anxiety, an inherited disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse caralluma with cereus, hoodia, or prickly pear cactus. These are not the same.
Caralluma contains antioxidants and chemicals that might reduce appetite.
People use caralluma for obesity, anxiety, an inherited disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse caralluma with cereus, hoodia, or prickly pear cactus. These are not the same.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Caralluma is commonly consumed in food. Caralluma extract is possibly safe when used in doses no greater than 1000 mg daily for up to 12 weeks. It's usually well-tolerated. Side effects might include constipation and gas.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if caralluma is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Possibly ineffective Effectiveness definitions
- Obesity. Taking caralluma extract by mouth seems to improve weight loss in people with obesity.
Dosing & administration
Caralluma extract has most often been used by adults in doses of 500 mg by mouth twice daily for up to 12 weeks. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Caralluma interacts with any medicines. Before taking Caralluma, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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Per tablet:
- Methylcobalamin (Activated B12) 200 ÎĽg
- Calcium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 30.25 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 25 mg
- Cholecalciferol 12.5 ÎĽg equiv. vitamin D3 500 IU
- d-alpha-Tocopherol 10 mg
- Zinc citrate 200 mg equiv. zinc 36.6 mg
- Beta-carotene carotenoids (Vitamin A) 3 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 1.59 mg equiv. thiamine 1.25 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 1.71 mg equiv. riboflavin 1.25 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 12.5 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 5.46 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 5 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 2.03 mg equiv. pyridoxine 1.25 mg
- Magnesium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 21.87 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 15.33 mg
- Levomefolate glucosamine (Activated folate) 463 ÎĽg equiv. levomefolic acid 250 ÎĽg
- Phyllanthus emblica ext. 9.35 mg
- Menaquinone 7 (Vitamin K2) 40 ÎĽg
- Calcified lithothamnion (Red algae) 31.52 mg equiv. calcium 9.46 mg
- Magnesium 12.5 mg
- Chromium picolinate 1.61 mg equiv. chromium 200 ÎĽg
- Copper sulfate 2 mg
- Ascophyllum nodosum 18.75 mg
- Manganese gluconate 21.93 mg equiv. manganese 2.5 mg
- Selenomethionine 124.18 ÎĽg equiv. selenium 50 ÎĽg
- Borax 6.6 mg equiv. boron 750 ÎĽg
- Lutein 1 mg
- Lycopene 1 mg
- Silybum marianum ext. 5 mg
- Vaccinium macrocarpon ext. 0.25 mg
- Camellia sinensis ext. 5 mg
- Schisandra chinensis ext. 5 mg
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) 5 mg
- Euterpe oleracea (berry) ext. (Acai) 5 mg
- Chlorella vulgaris 5 mg
- Curcumin (Turmeric) 500 ÎĽg
- Zingiber officinale ext. 5 mg
- Laminaria digitara (Kelp) 5 mg
- Citrus sinensis ext. 5 mg
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- Hydrolysed WPI (Whey protein)
- Sunflower lecithin
- Amylase enzyme
- Protease
- Lactase
- Lipase
- Cellulase
- Xanthan gum
- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar gum)
- Stevia rebaubiana
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- Theobroma cacao (Cocoa powder)
- Pink Himalayan crystal salt
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- Tilactase 250 ALU
- Lipase 40 LipU
- Cellulase 44 CU
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Per tablet:
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- Magnesium aspartate dihydrate 100 mg equiv. magnesium 7.5 mg
- Magnesium orotate 100 mg equiv. magnesium 6.4 mg
- Magnesium amino acid chelate 806 mg equiv. magnesium 161 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 30 mg equiv. pyridoxine 24.7 mg
- Cholecalciferol 2.5 ÎĽg equiv. vitamin D3 100 IU
- Fucus vesiculosus ext. 5 mg
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- Silica - colloidal anhydrous 250 mg
- Hyaluronic acid sodium salt (Sodium hyaluronate) 150 mg
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- Malpighia glabra
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