500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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Oregon Grape (Mahonia) is a supplement derived from the root of the Mahonia plant, traditionally used to support skin, hair, and connective tissue health. It is primarily recognized for its berberine content, which contributes to its effects on skin and digestion.
The active compound berberine in Oregon Grape root exhibits antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It may influence cellular pathways involved in skin aging and inflammation, and support gut health by modulating the microbiome.
Adults looking to address dull skin, hair thinning, premature ageing. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for skin, hair and connective-tissue health
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Oregon Grape (Mahonia) is a skin, hair & connective tissue supplement used to support skin, hair and connective-tissue health. Berberine root for skin and digestion. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a western-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Oregon Grape (Mahonia) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the skin, hair, connective tissue, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 8-12 weeks for visible skin changes. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Oregon Grape (Mahonia) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for skin, hair and connective-tissue health. Berberine root for skin and digestion. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 8-12 weeks for visible skin changes, and individual response varies.
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Adults looking to address dull skin, hair thinning, premature ageing. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Skin, Hair & Connective Tissue category, Oregon Grape (Mahonia) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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