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Passion Fruit Extract (Passiflora edulis)

Also known as: Passiflora edulis extract, Passion fruit powder, Purple passion fruit extract, Passiflora fruit extract

C
Evidence

Passion fruit extract is derived from the fruit of Passiflora edulis and contains polyphenols, flavonoids, and other phytochemicals. Limited human clinical evidence exists for specific health claims, though traditional use and in vitro studies suggest potential antioxidant and mild anxiolytic properties.

Primary uses

  • Antioxidant support
  • General wellness
  • Mild relaxation support

How it works

  • Polyphenol and flavonoid antioxidant activity
  • Potential modulation of GABA receptors (theoretical basis from related Passiflora species)

Dosage

Typical range
500–2000 mg daily (as powder or extract equivalent)
Timing
Any time of day with meals
With food
May be taken with or without food
Duration
Suitable for long-term use; optimal duration of use not established
Special populations
Pregnant and nursing women should consult a healthcare provider before use

Forms

  • Powder· 70/100
  • Extract concentrate· 70/100

Safety

Common side effects

  • Generally well-tolerated; rare reports of mild gastrointestinal upset

Contraindications

  • Use with caution in individuals taking sedative medications or MAOIs (related Passiflora species have mild sedative properties)

Evidence notes

Most human research focuses on Passiflora incarnata (passionflower vine); limited direct clinical evidence for Passiflora edulis fruit extract specifically. In vitro and animal studies support antioxidant properties, but human efficacy data are sparse.

Grade C: Mostly observational or small trials; mechanism is plausible but unproven at scale.

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