Safety · Supplement
Triphala: side effects, safety & interactions
Generally safe; can cause loose stools/GI upset; the laxative effect is dose-dependent.
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
- 0
- graded outcomes
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The evidence in words
Safety profile
Generally safe; can cause loose stools/GI upset; the laxative effect is dose-dependent.
Interactions to respect
No major interactions are on record for Triphala at typical doses, but tell your clinician about everything you take.
What Triphala is
Triphala is a traditional Ayurvedic formula of three fruits (amalaki, bibhitaki, haritaki) used for digestion and detox.
The honest bottom line
A legitimate gentle laxative and effective oral rinse; the wider 'detox'/metabolic claims are unproven. Reasonable for regularity and dental care.
Related reading
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