Stinging Nettle
Extract
Moderate study situation·7/10
A higher score indicates better study conditions, but not necessarily effectiveness.
Herbal extract with evidence for allergy relief, joint support, and urinary/prostate health.
dose range
300–600 mg
Divided into two daily doses, with meals.
Consumption
Oral extracts should be taken with food to aid absorption and reduce stomach upset.
Not fat-soluble.
Best time
Best taken with meals; take at the same times each day for consistency.
Description
Stinging nettle extract, from Urtica dioica, is a traditional herbal supplement commonly used for allergy symptom relief, joint and arthritis support, and urinary tract and prostate health in men.
benefits
Main effects with level of evidence
Moderate
Note on evidence
Multiple clinical studies support benefits for allergic rhinitis and prostate symptoms; evidence for joint health is promising but less robust.
Reduces allergy symptoms
ModerateMay decrease symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis when used regularly.
Particularly relevant for: seasonal allergy sufferers · hay fever patients
Supports joint health and reduces inflammation
LimitedCan help lower pain and stiffness in osteoarthritis and possibly other joint conditions due to anti-inflammatory effects.
Particularly relevant for: individuals with osteoarthritis · joint pain
Improves urinary symptoms in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
ModerateRoot extract may improve urinary flow and reduce symptoms such as frequent urination in men with BPH.
Particularly relevant for: men with mild to moderate BPH
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