Black cohosh has no bad effects for menopausal treatment

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A new meta-analysis on black cohosh for the treatment of menopausal symptoms underscored the safety of the natural ingredient and showed no liver toxicity. The meta-analysis was conducted and co-authored by Dr. Belal Naser, Head of Drug Safety, Schaper & Brummer, Salzgitter, Germany. Dr. Naser presented these findings at the North American Menopause Society’s (NAMS) annual conference in Washington, D.C. on September 22, 2011.

Black cohosh has been used as a natural and safe treatment in the management of menopausal symptoms for years. Substantial clinical research and long-term use has underscored its safety, yet there have been some reports of suspected liver toxicity that have gained attention recently. These reports were in clear contrast to results from randomized clinical trials (RCTs), where no signs of liver toxicity risk had been observed to date. Dr. Belal Naser, along with co-authors; Susana Garcia de Arriba, PhD, Klaus-Ulrich Nolte, PhD, Jorg Schnitker, PhD, Mary Jane Minkin, MD and Rudiger Osmers, MD, joined together to evaluate this discrepancy. The resounding positive results of the study emphasize the safety and efficacy of black cohosh.

Ref and Read more: http://www.wmctv.com/story/15551908/no-liver-toxicity-from-black-cohosh-confirmed-in-new-meta-analysis

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