They were discovered to possess antiobesity, antioxidant, and antimicrobial potential against Staphylococcus aureus with a minimum inhibition zone of 13.5 mm because of the presence of flavonoids, phenols, tannins, and alkaloids increasing its use as a functional beverage [49]
This can lead to B12 deficiency, which can cause many symptoms such as numbness, weakness, abnormal gait, memory loss, depression, and anemia among many others (No Stomach for Cancer, 2023)
Its also been explored for potential benefits that relate to weight loss, skin health, muscle strength, mood, cognitive function, and bone density
Vitamins E and C are strong and powerful antioxidants that have been considered for CKD therapy [68-70].Alpha-tocopherol, the biologically active form of vitamin E, counteracts oxidative stress by protecting against peroxidation of lipids and increasing low-density lipoprotein resistance [71]
Severe adverse events are rare but may present with allergic responses and unanticipated endocrine changes when the dose is too elevated
Individual results vary based on adherence, diet, physical activity, and individual metabolism