The spleen is an organ in people and animals. Its main jobs are to break down and remove old and damaged red blood cells and to provide some white blood cells to fight infection. Spleen extract is produced from animal spleens and is used as medicine.
People use spleen extract for conditions such low white blood cell counts, cancer, autoimmune diseases, infections, and many others, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Is It Effective?
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- Replacement therapy in cases where the spleen has been removed or isn't working well.
- Infections.
- Boosting the immune system.
- Celiac disease.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
- A skin condition called dermatitis herpetiformis.
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Kidney disease.
- A blood disorder called thrombocytopenia.
- Ulcerative colitis.
- A blood vessel disorder called vasculitis.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of spleen extract for these uses.
Is it Safe?
Spleen extract contains ingredients that are thought to stimulate the immune system.
When taken by mouth: It is not known if spleen extract is safe or what the side effects might be. There is some concern about contamination of spleen extract from sick or diseased animals. In particular, there is concern that spleen extract might cause bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE) due to contamination if obtained in countries where BSE has been reported. While this side effect hasn't been reported in humans, it's best to avoid using spleen extract from countries where BSE has been reported.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if spleen extract is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
It is not known if Spleen extract interacts with any medicines. Before taking Spleen extract, 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.
The appropriate dose of spleen extract depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for spleen extract. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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