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Carnosic Acid
Carnosic acid is a diterpene phenol best known from rosemary and sage.
Use extra caution — Primarily food/herb exposure through rosemary/sage; concentrated isolated dose safety is less established. Details
Last reviewed: Report a correctionProfile-wide ·C Limited
At a glance
From this profile's structured data- Evidence
- Grade C
- Safety
- Primarily food/herb exposure through rosemary/sage; concentrated isolated-dose safety is less established.
- Profile context
- Nrf2, NF-κB, oxidative-stress signaling
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- Evidence level
- Limited evidence
- Typical onset
- Varies by prep
- Safety rating
- Use extra caution: Use caution
- Best for
- Nrf2, NF κB, Oxidative Stress Signaling
- Avoid / review if
- Pregnancy, Liver
Botanical Context
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Safety
Safety & Cautions
Primarily food/herb exposure through rosemary/sage; concentrated isolated dose safety is less established. Caution with anticoagulants, pregnancy, and liver disease at high doses.
Elevated caution
Caution level: Elevated. One caution category applies — read it before use.
- Liver-SensitiveLiver-related caution language appears in the profile.
Evidence Summary
Profile-wide ·C LimitedEvidence lens
Read as directional context, not settled clinical proof.
LimitedLimited evidence
Human clinical evidence: Not the primary signal
Mechanistic / preclinical: Mechanism mapped — Inflammatory Signaling Modulation · Oxidative Stress Modulation · Mitochondrial Support
Research maturity: Theoretical / mechanistic research — Mechanistic or unresolved evidence is kept separate from established human outcomes.
Safety boundary: Safety note available — Primarily food/herb exposure through rosemary/sage; concentrated isolated dose safety is less established.
Evidence Strength
Confidence estimate based on the design quality and consistency of published clinical trials.
Carnosic Acid has a limited evidence rating.
AdaptogenStress & MoodLongevity
Effects
4
How evidence grades work
Each grade reflects the strength and consistency of published human evidence — not marketing claims. Grades are based on study count, design quality, effect size, consistency, and recency.
- Strong
- Multiple RCTs, consistent direction, adequate effect size
- Moderate
- Some RCTs or consistent observational data in humans
- Preliminary / Mixed
- Animal or in-vitro only, or conflicting human data
- Traditional / Theoretical
- Traditional use only; no controlled human trials
How Carnosic Acid Works
Simplified mechanism pathway based on preclinical and pharmacological evidence. Does not confirm clinical efficacy.
Mechanism Pathway — How Carnosic Acid Works
CompoundTarget / ReceptorMechanismEffect / Outcome
Dosing
- No standardized dose
- standardized extract or essential oil free preparation when oral use is intended
Mechanisms & biological pathways
Preclinical mechanism details from scientific profiles; these represent plausible pathways but do not guarantee clinical efficacy in humans.
- Inflammatory Signaling Modulation
- Oxidative Stress Modulation
- Mitochondrial Support
- Metabolic Regulation
- Stress Response Modulation
- Neuroprotective Activity
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