In a 2004 study, scientists discovered that guggulsterone may inhibit the action of drugs that are metabolized by the body's CYP3A enzymes. These drugs include Lipitor, cyclosporine, and quinidine.
==The benefits of Guggul are==
This ancient herb contains several bioactive components that fight inflammation. Two highly effective compounds are gugglesterone and myrrhanol A.
*Practitioners of ayurvedic medicine often blend guggul extract with other natural substances to heal health problems such as arthritis, joint pain, hemorrhoids, and urinary tract infections.
*Guggul is also touted as a remedy for acne