Echinacea
Echinacea is a moderate-risk supplement with an RDA of 300 mg and a tolerable upper intake level (UL) of 1200 mg per day according to EFSA standards. All 1 regional standards agree on these limits. Use NutriAudit to check if your supplement stack keeps this ingredient within safe limits.
Quick take
Echinacea sits in the Other Supplements category. This page consolidates 1 regional standard, and the numbers are broadly aligned, so the bigger question is whether your total dose stays in range.
For this ingredient, the main task is usually not a binary yes/no question but checking the label dose, your total intake, and possible overlap with the rest of the stack.
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If Echinacea appears on two product labels, enter each daily amount and check the combined label total.
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Regional Reference Values
| Region | Organization | RDA | Upper Limit (UL) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇺 Europe | Research | 300 | 1200 | mg |
RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance (adequate intake for most adults). UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level; some authorities have not established one.
How to use this page
First match your product label against the dose table above, then check whether the known interaction list includes anything in your current stack.
If you are taking multiple supplements, the safest approach is usually to audit the whole stack instead of judging a single bottle in isolation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Echinacea is too much?
Research lists a formal upper limit (UL) of 1200mg per day for Echinacea. Other regions may use a different value or have no established UL.
What is the recommended daily dose of Echinacea?
The RDA for Echinacea is 300mg per day for most adults. This amount is sufficient to meet the needs of 97-98% of healthy individuals.
Are you taking Echinacea?
Check if your supplement stack keeps Echinacea within safe limits.
Audit My SupplementsDisclaimer: NutriAudit is a decision-support tool designed to help you review your supplement stack for potential duplicate, conflicting, or excessive ingredients. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.
Uses cited public reference data where the current dataset has a verified entry.