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Stinging Nettle Root

Also known as: Urtica dioica

Evidence: High · 90%
Half-life
8 h
Typical timing
any
Food rule
either
Default unit
—

Studied for

prostatetestosteronemens-longevity

Overview

Root of Urtica dioica, distinct from the leaf (which is used for allergies and inflammation). Common in European BPH formulas and men's testosterone stacks.

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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

- Safarinejad MR. Urtica dioica for BPH: a double-blind trial. J Herb Pharmacother 2005.\n- Schöttner M et al. Lignans from the roots of Urtica dioica and their metabolites bind to human sex hormone binding globulin. Planta Med 1997.

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