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Dandelion Root Dosage Guide

Evidence:Emerging
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General Dosage

500-1500mg dandelion root extract or 3-5g dried root daily

Maximum dose: 3000mg extract/day or 12g dried root/day (traditional use)

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 500-1500mg dandelion root extract or 3-5g dried root daily

Timing: Take before meals for digestive and choleretic benefits

Dosage by Condition

General liver support
500-1000mg extract dailyEmerging
Digestive/bile support
1000-1500mg extract before mealsEmerging
Mild fluid retention
3-5g dried root as tea, 3 times dailyEmerging

Upper limit: 3000mg extract/day or 12g dried root/day (traditional use)

Timing & Absorption

Take before meals for digestive and choleretic benefits

Can be taken with or without food.

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References

  1. RCTClare BA, Conroy RS, Spelman K (2009). The diuretic effect in human subjects of an extract of Taraxacum officinale folium over a single day. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. DOI PubMed