General Dosage
500-1500mg standardized extract daily or 1.5-6g dried berries
Maximum dose: 3000mg extract/day or 9g dried berry/day
Schisandra Berry Dosage Guide
Evidence:Moderate
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 500-1500mg standardized extract daily or 1.5-6g dried berries
Timing: Take with meals; can be split into 2-3 doses throughout the day • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
General liver protection
500-1000mg extract dailyModerate
Elevated liver enzymes
1000-1500mg extract dailyModerate
Adaptogenic stress support
500mg extract or 1.5-3g dried berry dailyModerate
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| General liver protection | 500-1000mg extract daily | Moderate |
| Elevated liver enzymes | 1000-1500mg extract daily | Moderate |
| Adaptogenic stress support | 500mg extract or 1.5-3g dried berry daily | Moderate |
Upper limit: 3000mg extract/day or 9g dried berry/day
Timing & Absorption
Take with meals; can be split into 2-3 doses throughout the day
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- ReviewPanossian A, Wikman G (2008). Pharmacology of Schisandra chinensis Bail.: An overview of Russian research and uses in medicine. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. DOI PubMed
- ObservationalGuo LY, Hung TM, Bae KH, Shin EM, Zhou HY, Hong YN, Kang SS, Kim HP, Kim YS (2008). Anti-inflammatory effects of schisandrin isolated from the fruit of Schisandra chinensis Baill. European Journal of Pharmacology. DOI PubMed