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Glossary: Synergistic
 


Definition
Having the property that the total combined effect of two or more factors exceeds the sum of their individual effects.

Topics Related To Synergistic
AtherosclerosisRecommendation Selenium
"Considered to be from 200 to 500 times more potent an antioxidant than vitamin E, selenium and vitamin E are synergistic as antioxidants and inhibit or prevent the damage to tissues by free radicals which have been cited as causal factors in heart disease, atherosclerosis, arthritis and aging..."

Birth Control Pill Issues

Relationship to Coronary Disease / Heart Attack
"If you smoke, it should be noted that there is a synergistic effect between smoking, oral contraceptives and the risk of cardiovascular disease..."

Coronary Disease / Heart Attack

Recommendation Selenium
"...Selenium and Vitamin E are synergistic as antioxidants and inhibit or prevent the damage to tissues by free radicals which have been cited as causal factors in heart disease..."

Gugulipids

As A Treatment
"...Much less (10-25mg/day) can be used when added with synergistic ingredients for long-term cholesterol management..."

Kava

As A Treatment
"...Kava Root Extract contains significant levels of kavalactones and six fat soluble synergistic constituents..."

Premature/Signs of Aging

Recommendation Selenium
"Considered to be from 200 to 500 times more potent an antioxidant than vitamin E, selenium and vitamin E are synergistic as antioxidants and inhibit or prevent the damage to tissues by free radicals which have been cited as causal factors in heart disease, atherosclerosis, arthritis and aging..."

Silicon / Silica

As A Treatment
"...Most synergistic formulated combinations of herbal medications contain Silicon..."





Last updated: Oct 08, 2008


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