Horse Chestnut: benefits by goal, the dosage that worked, and the supplements ranked
What the 5 human studies of horse chestnut we graded show for each goal, the dose that worked, and the products that hold it. This page is educational, not medical advice.
Horse Chestnut benefits, by goal: what the studies show
Members OnlyThe top 1 of 1 goals
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circulation | Improved in studies 5 studies, 2 showed an improvement, 1 pooled analysis | 5 | – |
Horse Chestnut supplements, ranked by the human studies
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Horse Chestnut dosage: how much per day
The dose that worked in the studies, and the upper limit
No study we graded gave a dose that worked yet.
Biohacker panel
Members OnlyWhat our 10 biohackers say about horse chestnut
Ben Greenfield, 21 Jul 2018: Says Horse Chestnut is another polyphenol with flavonoids and saponins that works to get rid of bacteria and, more importantly, blocks the methyl coenzyme reductase (MCR) enzyme that archaea bacteria use to make methane. Source
Dr. Eric Berg, 1 Dec 2017: Recommends Horse Chestnut as the absolute best remedy for spider veins and chronic venous insufficiency, stating that its main element, aescin, helps in the permeability of the inner lining of the veins and arteries to absorb more nutrients, thereby increasing circulation. Source
Questions people ask
Members OnlyAnswered from the figures on this page
What is horse chestnut good for?
By the human studies we graded, horse chestnut shows an improvement for circulation.
Horse Chestnut for circulation: what do the studies show?
In the human studies of horse chestnut we graded for circulation: 5 studies, 2 showed an improvement, 1 pooled analysis.
When should I take horse chestnut?
The label of the one horse chestnut product we graded says to take it with a meal, before bed or in the evening and in the morning.
Can I take horse chestnut 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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