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Ashitaba

Evidence

Limited
Evidence: 2 of 5 (Limited)

What the evidence says

Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei) is a Japanese green rich in chalcones (xanthoangelol, 4-hydroxyderricin). Interest in metabolic/autophagy effects is based on animal and in-vitro work; human clinical evidence is minimal and preliminary.

Mechanistic/animal evidence only; human clinical data is minimal.

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About Ashitaba

Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei) is a Japanese green rich in chalcones (xanthoangelol, 4-hydroxyderricin). Interest in metabolic/autophagy effects is based on animal and in-vitro work; human clinical evidence is minimal and preliminary.

What Ashitaba supports

  • Chalcone content studied for metabolic support — evidence is preclinical, no RCT confirmation

Clinical evidence

Limited clinical evidence. Mechanistic/animal evidence only; human clinical data is minimal.

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