Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.
How long to take it
Three months to judge effect.
Who it's actually for
Cyclical breast tenderness, with modest expectations.
Safe upper limit
UnverifiedNo formal limit; 1–3 g daily is typical
Mild antiplatelet effect. May lower seizure threshold.
No source attached yet. Treat this as a starting point, not a citation, until reviewed.
Interactions to know about
- Blood thinners / antiplatelets — Warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel, aspirin
- Anti-seizure medication — Phenytoin, valproate, carbamazepine, lamotrigine
- Antipsychotics — Risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine
Other supplements:
Run your full list through the interaction check.
Practical notes
- Systematic reviews have not supported the eczema claims.
- Avoid with epilepsy and stop before surgery.