People mainly take Magnolol for anxiety, sleep, mood. Based on 3 first-hand reports and 5 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #1209 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 100% are positive.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Furthermore, neolignans played a role in protecting nerve cells via regulation of neuronal function, suppression of neurotoxicity, etc. This review summarizes the neuroprotective effect, primary mechanisms of the leading neolignans and provides new prospects for the treatment of brain disorders in the future.
PubMed 35784755 ↗Conclusion: Although M. officinalis has rich pharmacological effects, the GI tract makes great contributions to it. The GI tract is not only an important place for absorption and metabolism but also a key site to help M. officinalis exert local and distal efficacy. Pharmacodynamical studies on the efficacies of distal tissues based on the contributions of the GI tract hold great potential for understanding the benefits of M. officinalis and providing new ideas for the treatment of important diseases.
PubMed 34400262 ↗Conclusion: Neolignans exert anti-AD effects through multiple mechanisms and pathways. However, the exact targets, pharmacokinetics, safety, and clinical efficacy in patients with AD need further investigation in multi-center clinical case-control studies.
PubMed 38955265 ↗Conclusion: MN exerts anti-AD effects via multi-pathway and multi-target regulation, with computational predictions aligning with experimental evidence, supporting MN as promising lead compound for AD drug development.
PubMed 42497520 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“Both Magnolol and Honokiol have been studied for a variety of ailments. Studies have shown that these compounds are able to produce benzodiazepine-like effects with fewer side-effects.”
“Honokiol/ Magnolol”
“An even better tool for chronic pain I've found is Magnolol extract...anxiolytic and muscle relaxation benifits are what stopped me in my tracks about it not to mention the sleep.”
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