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Grapefruit Seed Extract Vitamin

What is Grapefruit Seed Extract?

Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) is a substance extracted from grapefruit seeds.

Grapefruit Seed Extract in Diets

Grapefruit seed extract is available in liquid concentrate and in capsules and tablets.

Grapefruit Seed Extract Medicinal Treatments

Irritable bowel syndrome

Known Consequences of Grapefruit Seed Extract Deficiency

Grapefruit seed extract is not an essential nutrient and no deficiency states have been reported.

Grapefruit Seed Extract Recommended Dosages

The typical recommendation for the liquid concentrate is 10–12 drops in 6–7 ounces of water one to three times daily. For capsules and tablets containing dried grapefruit seed extract, the usual recommendation is 100–200 mg one to three times daily.

Grapefruit Seed Extract Side Effects

No side effects are known. The effects of grapefruit seed extract during pregnancy and breast-feeding have not been sufficiently evaluated. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with grapefruit seed extract.