Stretch marks and scarsOils are wonderful to help prevent or reduce stretch marks and scars but if you are deficient of certain nutrients they won’t seem to make a difference. A B complex vitamin that supplies folic acid and B12 along with 500mg of vitamin C and 30mg of zinc taken every day ensures the collagen of the skin becomes more flexible and can heal a lot faster.
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by Naturopath Lani Lopez

Stretch marks and scars
Oils are wonderful to help prevent or reduce stretch marks...
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Precautions / Contra-indications

  • One of the benefits of taking this product is the healthy effects it has on the heart and circulatory system. In theory the possible interaction with blood thinners should be taken into consideration. Patients receiving prescribed medications such as Warfarin (Coumarin) should advise their doctor they are taking this product. Patients with platelet deficiencies or bleeding tendencies should be monitored by a physician while taking this product.
  • People undergoing surgery should discontinue this product 2 weeks before their operation and 2 weeks after to reduce the risk of bleeding.
  • Do not take while pregnant or breast-feeding. Even though this is a natural product there is a lack of research in this area to prove safety.
  • Caution: Should not be taken if a history of sensitivity to any of the ingredients has been established.
  • Medicine interactions: Warfarin (Coumadin) a very strong blood thinning medication. Many times stronger than aspirin.
  • Keep out of reach of children and store in a cool, dry place.