Overview
Active black seed compound.
Mechanism of action
Anti-inflammatory; NF-κB inhibition.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Anti-inflammatory
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · GI upset
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Autoimmune disease (theoretical immune activation)
- ·Immunosuppressants
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Thymoquinone review
Darakhshan S, et al.
Mechanistic review
Anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial.
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