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
Course-based. Long continuous use is not well studied.
Who it's actually for
People exploring sleep or immune support.
Safe upper limit
UnverifiedNo formal limit; 1.5–9 g dried mushroom equivalent
Antiplatelet effect. Rare liver injury has been reported with powdered forms.
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Interactions to know about
- Blood thinners / antiplatelets — Warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel, aspirin
- Immunosuppressants — Ciclosporin, tacrolimus, azathioprine, biologics, steroids
- Blood pressure medication — Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors
- Liver disease or impairment — Hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver
Other supplements:
Run your full list through the interaction check.
Practical notes
- Stop before surgery.
- Avoid with autoimmune disease or immunosuppressants.