Title: 5 Schisandra Health Benefits + Side Effects & Cautions - SelfHacked
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5 Schisandra Health Benefits + Side Effects & Cautions
What is Schisandra?
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Proponents:
Skeptics:
Health Benefits of Schisandra
Possibly Effective:
1) Liver Function
2) Cognitive Support
Insufficient Evidence:
3) Lung Health
4) Physical Performance
5) Heart Health
Animal and Cellular Research (Lacking Evidence)
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Schisandra Side Effects and Precautions
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5 Schisandra Health Benefits + Side Effects & Cautions
Contents
What is Schisandra? Snapshot
Health Benefits of Schisandra
Possibly Effective: 1) Liver Function
2) Cognitive Support
Insufficient Evidence: 3) Lung Health
4) Physical Performance
5) Heart Health
Animal and Cellular Research (Lacking Evidence)
Schisandra Side Effects and Precautions
Schisandra is an adaptogen that may support cognition and liver health, improve physical performance, and more. However, clinical research on this Chinese herb is scarce. In this post, we reveal the benefits of Schisandra and warn about potential side effects. What is Schisandra? Schisandra also referred to as Schizandra or Schisandra Chinensis comes from a vine native to China and parts of Russia. Its berry is used as a form of traditional Chinese medicine. Schisandra fruit is also known as the Five Flavor Berry because its taste captures the five major favors – sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy [ 1 ].