Herbs & Supplements

Abokado Scientific Name: Avocado Other Names: ASU, Ahuacate, Alligator Pear, Laurus persea, Persea species What side effects should I watch for? In a condition known as "latex-fruit syndrome" individuals who are allergic to latex or to tropical fruits such as bananas, figs, or kiwi fruit may also be allergic to avocado. A common enzyme contained in tropical fruits and also in latex is believed to be responsible for the allergy. Rarely, individuals suffer severe allergy symptoms that can be life-threatening. Also rarely, an asthma-like condition has been associated with allergies to avocados and related plants. More commonly, individuals who are allergic to avocados and related plants may experience: Itching Nausea Runny nose Vomiting Watery eyes No side effects have been attributed to using avocado or avocado oil in the amounts usually found in foods. In higher doses, they may have laxative effects that could cause mild diarrhea. << Back What interactions should I watch for? >>

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In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.

This information is provided for your education only. Please share this information with your healthcare provider and be sure that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal product.