supplement

Pygeum

Also known as: Pygeum africanum, Prunus africana

Evidence: High · 90%
Half-life
12 h
Typical timing
evening
Food rule
with food
Default unit

Studied for

Overview

Pygeum africanum (also called Prunus africana) is a lipophilic bark extract used for BPH urinary symptoms since the 1960s, primarily in Europe.

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Known interactions

  • Category rule: glp1 × supplement
    Note

    GLP-1 medications slow stomach emptying, changing how/when oral supplements absorb; rapid weight loss raises the importance of protein and micronutrients.

    Time oral supplements when nausea is lowest; prioritize protein and micronutrients; discuss with your provider.

  • Category rule: supplement × medication
    Note

    Some supplements change how the body processes medications (absorption, liver enzymes, or additive effects).

    Specific pairs are checked against a licensed drug database and shown with their own severity. Always confirm with your provider or pharmacist.

Frequently asked

Sources referenced

- Wilt T et al. Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cochrane 2002.\n- Andro MC, Riffaud JP. Pygeum africanum extract for the treatment of patients with BPH. Curr Ther Res 1995.

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