Other SupplementsModerate

St Johns Wort

St Johns Wort has a recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 300mg and a safe upper limit (UL) of 900mg per day. Exceeding the upper limit may cause adverse health effects. Use NutriAudit to check if your supplement stack keeps St Johns Wort within safe limits.

Safe Limits by Region

RegionOrganizationRDAUpper Limit (UL)Unit
🇪🇺 EuropeEFSA300900mg

RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance (adequate intake for most adults). UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level (maximum safe daily amount).

Known Interactions

St Johns Wort + AntidepressantsHigh Risk

St. John's Wort may interact with antidepressants, causing serotonin syndrome.

Consult a doctor before combining with antidepressants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much St Johns Wort is too much?

The safe upper limit (UL) for St Johns Wort is 900mg per day according to EFSA. Exceeding this amount regularly may increase the risk of adverse effects.

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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