SagaVita - FAQ
How many SagaVita tablets should one use?
The recommended dose is one tablet a day. For most people one tablet a day should be enough.
Can I take more than tablet a day of SagaVita?
If needed 2 tablets a day may be taken.
Have the effects of the raw material in SagaVita been researched?
Icelandic Angelica archangelica has been researched by Professor Dr. Sigmundur Gudbjarnason and his associates at the Science Institute of the University of Iceland for 15 years. This research has shown that the assertions of our ancestors concerning the efficacy and use of the Angelica archangelica have a scientific basis.
Do you offer SagaVita tinctures?
An SagaVita tincture has been sold successfully on the Icelandic market since 2002. For quality reasons we sell the tincture in glass bottles which are very difficult to ship from our online store. The tincture is therefore only sold in stores and not online. Note that SagaVita tablets contain exactly the same phytochemicals as does the tincture and can be used as a dietary supplement to prevent illnesses in the same way as the tincture.
What are the effects of using SagaVita?
SagaVita is a dietary supplement that increases energy and initiative. It also contains antiviral compounds and can help to strengthen resistance to cold and flu. Other efficacies include reduction in anxiety and stress, and the product, moreover, has a good effect on stomach and digestive ailments. Natural compounds in SagaVita increase blood flow to various organs and have diverse positive effects which increase well-being. Thus SagaVita embodies many properties in one product.
What has experience in the use of SagaVita shown?
The Angelica achangelica has been used in Iceland as a medicinal herb for 1100 years. SagaVita, in the form of tincture and under another name, was launched on the Icelandic market in 2002 after having been used on an experimental basis for one year. The experience gained supports the assertions of our ancestors concerning its efficacy.
When do the effects of SagaVita become apparent?
The effects of SagaVita usually become apparent 1-4 weeks after use begins. For some people 2 tablets taken for a few days in the beginning of use could be helpful.
Can SagaVita have a positive effect on erectile dysfunction?
Users have asked about the effect on erectile dysfunction they have felt when using SagaVita. We are able to refer to this as a bonus effect. Substances present in SagaVita( coumarins and furanocoumarins) dilate blood vessels and increase circulation, an effect which is responsible for inducing erections. These substances can also increase blood flow to other organs and improve their function.
Why must SagaVita not be used when undergoing phototherapy or when sunbathing a lot?
Certain compounds in the Angelica archangelica (the seeds, in particular) can increase the light sensitivity of the skin. This characteristic is common in many medicinal herbs, in some medicinal products and even in celery.
Is it safe to take SagaVita with other medicinal products?
If the consumer is being treated medically or is undergoing treatment with medicinal products, it is important that a physician be consulted about the use of SagaVita or any other dietary supplements. The rule of thumb is that at least two hours should pass between the ingestion of SagaVita and a medicinal product in order to avoid the problem of SagaVita delaying the biodegradation of the medicinal product or increasing its effects.
Are there any known side effects from SagaVita?
The only possible side effects that are known are the symptoms of possible plant allergies in a few individuals. As mentioned above, increased photosensitivity of the skin may result from usage. People taking blood thinning medication or people who are going to have surgery should be aware of the anti-clotting effect of SagaVita. Normally this effect may be viewed as positive, but in certain cases it may not be desirable.
Have public health authorities addressed SagaVita?
In October 2001, the Icelandic Medicines Control Agency, having received an application and on examination, issued a statement to the effect that the Agency had no comments to make with respect to the marketing of SagaVita in Iceland.
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