Safety Profile
Overall safety rating: Generally Safe
Dandelion Root Side Effects & Safety
Evidence:Emerging
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Potential Side Effects
- Mild GI discomfort (heartburn, loose stools) due to bitter compounds
- Allergic reactions in people allergic to Asteraceae/Compositae family (ragweed, chamomile)
- Increased urination due to diuretic effect
- Contact dermatitis from handling fresh plants (rare)
Drug & Supplement Interactions
- May increase the effect of diuretic medications (potassium-sparing and loop diuretics)
- May interact with lithium by reducing its renal clearance — monitor lithium levels
- Contraindicated with bile duct obstruction or active gallstones
- May potentiate blood-thinning medications due to vitamin K content
- May lower blood sugar — monitor with diabetes medications
Maximum Dose
Do not exceed: 3000mg extract/day or 12g dried root/day (traditional use)
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