Evidence supporting the use of: Gland (mixed)
For the health condition: Post Partum Weakness

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Gland (mixed), often referring to supplements containing desiccated extracts from various animal glands (such as adrenal, thyroid, pituitary, and ovary), has a history rooted in early 20th-century naturopathic and traditional medicine. These preparations were sometimes used as "organotherapy" for general weakness and convalescence, including postpartum recovery. The rationale was based on the belief that consuming animal gland tissue could support the function of similar human organs, thereby restoring vitality after childbirth. However, there is a lack of rigorous scientific studies or clinical trials validating this practice for postpartum weakness. Modern medicine does not endorse glandular therapy for postpartum support, and there are safety concerns regarding potential contaminants, disease transmission, and inconsistent dosing in these products. The evidence supporting its use is almost entirely anecdotal or based on historical tradition rather than controlled studies. Thus, while there is a traditional precedent for using mixed gland supplements in postpartum weakness, this is not substantiated by modern scientific research.

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Other health conditions supported by Gland (mixed)

Adrenal Fatigue
Anemia
Convalescence
Nervous Exhaustion
Post Partum Weakness

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