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Schisandra chinensis
Adaptogen · Liver · Cognition
Tier 3 — Trending
What it is
Five-flavour berry with lignans (schisandrin A/B/C, gomisin) that show liver-protective, mild cognitive-supportive, and adaptogenic effects in small RCTs. CYP3A4 induction at higher doses can lower levels of statins, immunosuppressants, and other CYP3A4 substrates — caution.
Efficacy
3/5
Safety
4/5
Research
3/5
Onset
3/5
Cost
4/5
Drug-int.
3/5
Dose
500-1,000 mg standardised extract daily
Time of day & tips
Use cycle on/off (8 weeks on, 2 weeks off); flag any prescription-drug list to your prescriber for CYP3A4 review.
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