Cat's Claw
Cat's claw is a traditional Amazonian vine. High-quality human evidence for specific health outcomes is currently limited.
Overview
What is cat's claw?
Cat's claw is a woody vine historically used to treat urinary tract infections and bacterial infections. But there is limited evidence for its effectiveness for these conditions.
Dosage
Optimal dose is unknown. Follow manufacturer guidelines or clinician advice.
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SupplementDEX Database
Database Snapshot
Most cat's claw research is concentrated in a handful of conditions.
There are not currently enough high-quality human studies in the SupplementDEX database to grade cat's claw by condition.
Safety
Safety details were limited in the source article. Use standard caution and clinician guidance for high-dose or therapeutic use.
Takeaway
Whilst cat's claw is used for a wide variety of health conditions including osteoarthritis and eczema, there is not enough evidence to determine if it is effective for these and many other uses.
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