Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)
safety
Allergies
Avoid in individuals with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) or its constituents.
Side Effects and Warnings
Lingonberry is likely safe when used in food amounts.
Lingonberry may not be safe in male patients in couples who are trying to become pregnant.
There are few adverse effects associated with lingonberry reported in the available literature. However, one animal study indicates that Vaccinium vitis leaf extract may have adverse effects on the male reproductive system.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Vaccinium vitis leaf extract may have negative effects on fertility. Lingonberry should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women due to a lack of available scientific evidence.
dosing
Adults (over 18 years old)
There is no proven safe or effective dose for lingonberry supplements in adults.
Children (under 18 years old)
There is no proven safe or effective dose for lingonberry supplements in children.
interactions
Interactions with Drugs
Extracts from dry red bilberry fruit (Vaccinium vitisidaea L.) may expel or destroy intestinal worms. Use cautiously with medications that expel worms (anthelmintics), due to possible additive effects.
Lingonberry may have antibacterial effects. Use cautiously with antibiotic medications, due to possible additive effects.
Lingonberry may have anti-inflammatory effects.
Lingonberry may have anti-cancer (antineoplastic) effects. Use cautiously in patients taking medications for the prevention or treatment of cancer, due to possible additive effects.
Lingonberry may have antioxidant activity.
Lingonberry may interact with cough suppressant medications; use cautiously.
Aqueous (water) extracts of Vaccinium vitis-idaea berries may have antiviral activity. Use cautiously with antiviral medications, due to possible additive effects.
Vaccinium vitis leaf extract may have negative effects on the reproductive system. Caution is advised in males who are part of couples trying to become pregnant.
Interactions with Herbs & Dietary Supplements
Extracts from dry red bilberry fruit (Vaccinium vitisidaea L.) may expel or destroy intestinal worms. Use cautiously with herbs and supplements that expel worms (anthelmintics), due to possible additive effects.
Lingonberry may have antibacterial effects. Use cautiously with herbs and supplements with antibacterial activity, due to possible additive effects.
Lingonberry may have anti-inflammatory effects.
Lingonberry may have anti-cancer (antineoplastic) activity; use cautiously with herbs and supplement used to prevent or treat cancer, due to possible additive effects.
Lingonberry may have antioxidant activity.
Lingonberry may interact with herbs and supplements taken as cough suppressants.
Aqueous (water) extracts of Vaccinium vitis-idaea berries may have antiviral activity. Use cautiously with herbs and supplements with antiviral activity, due to possible additive effects.
Vaccinium vitis leaf extract may have negative effects on the reproductive system. Caution is advised in males who are part of couples trying to become pregnant.
