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Schisandra Side Effects & Safety

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Safety Profile

Overall safety rating: Generally Safe

Potential Side Effects

  • Mild heartburn or gastric discomfort
  • Skin rash in rare cases
  • Decreased appetite at higher doses
  • Generally very well-tolerated

Drug & Supplement Interactions

  • May affect CYP3A4 metabolism — potential interaction with many medications
  • May interact with anticoagulant drugs
  • May enhance effects of hepatotoxic drugs (protective effect but consult provider)
  • Avoid during pregnancy (traditional contraindication)

Maximum Dose

Do not exceed: 1500mg extract daily (traditional use of raw berries may be higher)

Full Schisandra Guide

References

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  2. (). Double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised study of single dose effects of ADAPT-232 on cognitive functions. Phytomedicine. DOI