Avocado soy unsaponifiables are certain chemicals that come from mixing one third avocado oil with two thirds soybean oil.
Avocado soy unsaponifiables include chemicals like vitamin E, plant fats, and others. The mixture of these chemicals seems to reduce swelling in the joints and other places in the body.
People use avocado soy unsaponifiables for osteoarthritis. They are also used for back pain, hot flashes, obesity, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse avocado soy unsaponifiables with compounds made only from avocado, avocado sugar, soybean, or soybean oil. These are not the same.
Is It Effective?
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- Osteoarthritis. Taking avocado soy unsaponifiables by mouth, short-term, seems to reduce pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis in the hip or knee. When used long-term, it might help slow down how quickly this condition worsens.
There is interest in using avocado soy unsaponifiables for a number of other purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Is it Safe?
When taken by mouth: Avocado soy unsaponifiables are possibly safe. Specific products (Piascledine 300 or Flexi-Smart) have been used safely for up to 3 years. It's usually well-tolerated.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if avocado soy unsaponifiables are safe to use when pregnant or breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
It is not known if Avocado soy unsaponifiables (ASU) interacts with any medicines. Before taking Avocado soy unsaponifiables (ASU), talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
There are no known interactions with foods.
Avocado soy unsaponifiables have most often been used by adults in doses of 300 mg by mouth daily for up to 3 years. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.
ASU, ASU-NMX 1000TM, ASU Expanscience, Avoca ASU, Avosol, Dasuquin, Piascledine 300.
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