St Johns Wort
St Johns Wort is a moderate-risk supplement with an RDA of 300 mg and a tolerable upper intake level (UL) of 900 mg per day according to EFSA standards. All 1 regional standards agree on these limits. It has 1 known interaction with other supplements including antidepressants. Use NutriAudit to check if your supplement stack keeps this ingredient within safe limits.
Quick take
St Johns Wort 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.
It also has 1 known interaction, so the question is not just the label dose but whether the rest of your stack adds extra risk.
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Regional Reference Values
| Region | Organization | RDA | Upper Limit (UL) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇺 Europe | Research | 300 | 900 | mg |
RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance (adequate intake for most adults). UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level; some authorities have not established one.
Known Interactions
St. John's Wort may interact with antidepressants, causing serotonin syndrome.
Consult a doctor before combining with antidepressants.
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 St Johns Wort is too much?
Research lists a formal upper limit (UL) of 900mg per day for St Johns Wort. Other regions may use a different value or have no established UL.
What is the recommended daily dose of St Johns Wort?
The RDA for St Johns Wort is 300mg per day for most adults. This amount is sufficient to meet the needs of 97-98% of healthy individuals.
Does St Johns Wort interact with other supplements?
Yes, St Johns Wort has 1 known interaction with other supplements. St. John's Wort may interact with antidepressants, causing serotonin syndrome.
Are you taking St Johns Wort?
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Uses cited public reference data where the current dataset has a verified entry.