General Dosage
100-200mg standardized bark extract daily (standardized to 14% triterpenes)
Maximum dose: 200mg daily; most clinical trials use 100mg daily (50mg twice daily)
Pygeum Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 100-200mg standardized bark extract daily (standardized to 14% triterpenes)
Timing: Morning and evening with meals; the twice-daily regimen (50mg x 2) is used in most European clinical protocols • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| BPH urinary symptoms | 100mg daily or 50mg twice daily | Strong |
| Nocturia reduction | 100-200mg daily | Strong |
| Prostate health maintenance | 50-100mg daily | Moderate |
Upper limit: 200mg daily; most clinical trials use 100mg daily (50mg twice daily)
Timing & Absorption
Morning and evening with meals; the twice-daily regimen (50mg x 2) is used in most European clinical protocols
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- Wilt T, Ishani A, Mac Donald R, Rutks I, Stark G (2002). Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. DOI PubMed
- Edgar AD, Levin R, Constantinou CE, Denis L (2007). A critical review of the pharmacology of the plant extract of Pygeum africanum in the treatment of LUTS. Neurourology and Urodynamics. DOI PubMed