Chicory: benefits by goal, the dosage that worked, and the supplements ranked
What the 8 human studies of chicory we graded show for each goal, the dose that worked, and the products that hold it. This page is educational, not medical advice.
Chicory benefits, by goal: what the studies show
Members OnlyThe top 1 of 1 goals
1 of these 8 human studies gave chicory by drip, not by mouth.
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver Health | Improved in studies 8 studies, 4 showed an improvement, 1 found none, 3 pooled analyses, 1 by drip, injection or inhaler | 8 | 10 g |
Chicory supplements, ranked by the human studies
Members OnlyNone in our catalog yet
No product in our catalog holds it at a dose that counts yet.
Chicory dosage: how much per day
The dose that worked in the studies, and the upper limit
The studies taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 10 g a day.
Biohacker panel
Members OnlyWhat our 10 biohackers say about chicory
Thomas DeLauer, 25 Sep 2026: Recommends using chicory root along with avocado in the same meal to feed the same microbes and compound the positive effects on gut health. Source
Dr. Eric Berg, 8 Apr 2026, a caution: Warns that chicory root fiber is an ultra-processed food for microbes, processed with chemicals, heat, and enzymes. Source
Siim Land, 25 Jul 2025: Mentions chicory as very important for stimulating phase one detox. Source
Dave Asprey, 13 Jun 2025: Includes chicory root in his formula to amplify the prebiotic effect of amaranth on gut bacteria. Source
Dr. Mark Hyman, 21 May 2022: Lists chicory as a high-fiber food. Source
Ben Greenfield, 15 Aug 2019: Drank chicory root tea at the clinic as a coffee substitute. Source
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Questions people ask
Members OnlyAnswered from the figures on this page
What is chicory good for?
By the human studies we graded, chicory shows an improvement for liver health.
Chicory for liver health: what do the studies show?
In the human studies of chicory we graded for liver health: 8 studies, 4 showed an improvement, 1 found none, 3 pooled analyses, 1 by drip, injection or inhaler. The dose that worked: 10 g a day.
How much chicory per day?
The studies taken by mouth that showed an improvement used 10 g a day.
Can I take chicory with my meds?
Some supplements can change how meds work or are absorbed. Members have every product checked against the meds in their Health Profile before it joins their protocol.
Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →
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