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Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinic Acid)
Beyond flavoring your chicken, rosemary contains rosmarinic acid — an antioxidant with promising effects on memory, hair growth, and inflammation.
Benefits
- +May support memory and cognitive function
- +Rosmarinic acid is a potent antioxidant
- +Some evidence for supporting hair growth (comparable to minoxidil in one study)
- +Has anti-inflammatory properties
- +May support healthy blood sugar levels
- +Rich in carnosic acid and other protective compounds
Dosage & Cost
Range200–400 mg rosemary extract/day (standardized to rosmarinic acid or carnosic acid)
TimingWith meals
Daily cost0.10–0.35
For hair health, rosemary oil (topical) has more evidence than oral supplementation. But oral rosmarinic acid is gaining research attention.
Side Effects
- !Can cause stomach upset or nausea
- !May lower blood pressure
- !Could trigger allergic reactions in people sensitive to plants in the mint family
- !May interact with blood thinners and blood pressure medications
- !Avoid in large amounts during pregnancy
Food Sources
- • Fresh and dried rosemary (cooking)
- • Rosemary-infused oils
- • Mediterranean herbs in general
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