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Is Horse chestnut extract (aescin) safe?
In context of Horse chestnut extract (aescin)·Mixed evidence66/100
Our safety read for Horse chestnut extract (aescin) is 74/100, summarizing tolerability signals and documented cautions. Cautions (registry notes): Raw unprocessed seeds are toxic; only standardized extracts; anticoagulant caution. Always disclose supplements to clinicians when pregnant, breastfeeding, on anticoagulants, or managing diabetes, thyroid, seizure, or transplant medications.
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