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Nancy H.
Dear,
Proline Sports Nutrition & Equipment,
I was shopping for the product below using Google as which time I saw your Google add. This was the first I heard of your company. I went to your site and liked what I saw and proceeded to order the Optygen HP. The order was placed on late Friday afternoon and was delivered (to my surprise) on Saturday. Your service is awesome as well as your price match guarantee. There is no doubt that I will continue to use you in the future, as well as recommend you to others.
Regards,
Brian H
Aurora, IL
I am very impressed with your customer service. I was worried about getting my order with a marathon a week and a half out. Wow, less than 24 hours and my order was sitting on the porch. That is phenominal service. I will definately shop with you again. I have had free shipping take 10 days. Proline Sports Nutrition is a site I will recommend to my many running/cycling buddies. Thanks for the great response. BTW, that info on the Hammer Nutrition products was wonderful!! It helped me hone in on my nutrition/hydration plan for my marathon. I printed off the entire 120 pages! This is my 4th marathon. I've trained hard, and my Hammer plan I do believe will give me a PR.
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"Dear Proline:
I have received my package. This is absolutely amazing... ...four business days from hitting the order button to having the stuff in my hands in an overseas location!!
...then there is the stuff I ordered from another vendor (last month) still "somewhere" in the system...
You guys are the best... ...which I why I keep ordering from you.
Thank you!
Have a great day,"
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Blackberries grow in wet areas across the United States and Europe. Several species of blackberry exist: Rubus fructicosus is the most common European species and Rubus canadensis is a common North American species. While the leaves are used most frequently for medicinal preparations, the root is sometimes used as well.
Historical or traditional use (may or may not be supported by scientific studies): Since ancient Greek physicians prescribed blackberry for gout, the leaves, roots, and even berries have been used as herbal medicines.1 The most common uses were for treating diarrhea, sore throats, and wounds. These are similar to the uses of its close cousin, the red raspberry (Rubus idaeus), and a somewhat more distant relative, the blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum).
Active constituents: The presence of large amounts of tannins give blackberry leaves and roots an astringent effect that may be useful for treating diarrhea.2 These same constituents may also be helpful for soothing sore throats.
How much is usually taken? The German Commission E monograph recommends 4.5 grams of blackberry leaf per day.3 Blackberry tea is prepared by adding 1.5 grams of leaves or powdered root to 250 ml of boiling water and allowing it to steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Three cups per day should be drunk. Alternatively, one may use 3�4 ml of tincture three times each day.
Are there any side effects or interactions? Tannins can cause nausea and even vomiting in people with sensitive stomachs. People with chronic gastrointestinal problems might be particularly at risk for such reactions. Taking blackberry leaf or root preparations with food may reduce risk of gastrointestinal problems in some people.
At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with blackberry.
References:
1. Castleman M. The Healing Herbs. New York: Bantam Books, 1991, 106�10.
2. Tyler V. Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York: Pharmaceutical Products Press, 1994, 53.
3. Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al. (eds). The Complete Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Boston, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1998, 91.
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