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
Short courses of eight to twelve weeks.
Who it's actually for
People exploring stress support.
Safe upper limit
UnverifiedNo formal limit; 300–600 mg extract daily
May lower blood sugar and has a mild antiplatelet effect. Some evidence of reduced fertility in animals.
No source attached yet. Treat this as a starting point, not a citation, until reviewed.
Interactions to know about
- Diabetes medication — Metformin, insulin, gliclazide, SGLT2 inhibitors
- Blood thinners / antiplatelets — Warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel, aspirin
- Sedatives / sleep medication — Benzodiazepines, zopiclone, zolpidem, opioids
Other supplements:
Run your full list through the interaction check.
Practical notes
- Avoid when trying to conceive, given the animal fertility data.
- Stop before surgery.