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Schisandra
Also called: Five-flavor berry, Schisandra chinensis, wu wei zi
A small red berry used as an adaptogen for stress and mental stamina, and to support the liver. It can change how the body clears some medicines.
Commonly used for
- Stress and mental fatigue
- Focus and endurance
- Liver support
Found naturally in
- Dried schisandra berries, traditionally used as a sour tea
Label red flags
- Proprietary 'adaptogen' blends that hide the schisandra amount
Check with a provider
- Pregnancy: avoid, as it may stimulate the uterus
- Taking tacrolimus or other transplant or immune-suppressing medicines. It can raise their blood levels.
- Taking any prescription medicine broken down by the liver. Ask your provider or pharmacist first.
- Heartburn, reflux, or stomach ulcers
Supplements that contain it
Brand nameProduct nameAdaptogen and stress formulasComing soon
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Brand nameProduct nameAdaptogen and stress formulasComing soon
Brand nameProduct nameLiver support formulasComing soon
Brand nameProduct nameAdaptogen and stress formulasComing soon
Brand nameProduct nameLiver support formulasComing soon
Parts of the body it affects
Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.
Liver
Your liver filters your blood, processes hormones and medicines, and makes bile to digest fat.
Adrenal glands
These small glands on top of your kidneys make cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline, which manage energy, blood pressure, and your stress response.
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