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Three-fruit Ayurvedic formula.

Why

Three-fruit Ayurvedic formula. RCT evidence for mild laxative effect and antioxidant activity. Traditional bowel-tonic use rather than acute treatment.

How it works

Three-fruit Ayurvedic combination (amla, bibhitaki, haritaki) acts as a gentle laxative via anthraquinone content and supports antioxidant activity.

How to take

Dosage

Studied range: 500 mg – 5 g/day of powder or standardized extract across trials. Heterogeneity is high (Peterson 2017), Ayurvedic regimens vary by individual and indication.

Safety

Possible mild loose stools at higher doses. Possible drug interactions via CYP enzyme inhibition. Discuss with a doctor if on medications with a narrow therapeutic index. Limited safety data in pregnancy.

Evidence

At a glance

Peterson 2017 J Altern Complement Med narrative review summarises preclinical and clinical evidence for the three-fruit Ayurvedic formula: small RCTs support a gentle laxative effect, antioxidant activity, and dental-plaque reduction, but the trial base is heterogeneous and the formulations vary widely. Traditional bowel-tonic use rather than acute treatment.

Limitations

Ayurvedic dosing varies by individual and indication, with high trial heterogeneity (Peterson 2017), no single dosage or onset timeline carries strong consensus. Most clinical evidence is preliminary.

Where to get it

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