About Cat's Claw
A Peruvian vine (Uncaria tomentosa) used for joint pain and immune support. A few small RCTs suggest reduced osteoarthritis pain and immune modulation, but trials are small and evidence is preliminary.
What Cat's Claw supports
- Amazonian vine studied for joints and immunity
How much Cat's Claw to take
The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.
Effective
250–1000
mg
Joint/immune trials used roughly 250 mg to 1 g/day of standardized extract.
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical evidence. Small RCTs suggest OA and immune effects; evidence preliminary
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