Schisandra for Stress / mental performance

Evidence grade C — Early

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1 at grade C — 1 graded row

What is known

Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.

Outcome	Grade	Effect size	Agreement
Stress / mental performanceEarly	Evidence grade C	Small	low

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For stress / mental performance, Schisandra earns evidence grade C (small effect, low consistency) — the evidence is limited or mixed. Early

Its lignans support liver detox enzymes and the stress response, with antioxidant activity.

Standardized lignan extract daily.

Generally safe; may induce liver enzymes affecting some drugs.

A traditional adaptogen with early liver and stress signals. Low-risk; evidence is still building.

As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.

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Last revised Jul 10, 2026. A grade is this entry's reading of the evidence, not medical advice.