Safety Facts
Note: The information on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before taking any new dietary supplement, including Pentaspore.
Pentaspore is a dietary supplement whose individual ingredients have a long-standing reputation of safety and effectiveness. Pentaspore can be taken with most prescription and over-the-counter medications.
When taken as directed, Pentaspore is safe and poses no short-term or long-term health risks. When taken as directed, Pentaspore is not addictive or habit-forming. If you wish to stop taking Pentaspore after taking the supplement daily for more than one month, we recommend that you gradually taper down your dose over 7-21 days. Although abrupt discontinuation is not unsafe, discontinuing gradually may reduce the likelihood of a recurrence of symptoms.
There are no reported harmful side effects associated with Pentaspore. Most people that take Pentaspore experience no side effects. If in the rare case side effects do occur, they tend to be mild and often disappear. Possible side effects include (as disclosed on WebMD's safety pages for each ingredient included in the Pentaspore formula: (1) Lion's Mane, (2) Cordyceps Militaris (3) Reishi, (4) Garlic Extract, and (5) Pine Bark Extract):
- dry mouth
- diarrhea
- stomach upset
- skin irritation
- nausea
- gas
- itching
- gastrointestinal discomfort
Pregnant and nursing women should not take Pentaspore (or any health supplement) without the approval of a physician.
Do not exceed the recommended dose of four capsules at once or six capsules daily. Exceeding the maximum dose is not unsafe, although it may result in discomfort. Before taking Pentaspore, talk your doctor if you are taking any prescription medications. Pentaspore may increase the effects of blood thinning medications.
Birth Control
Pentaspore will not reduce the effectiveness of birth control or interact with contraceptive medication. However, we advise that you talk to your doctor before taking Pentaspore or any new supplement.
Alcohol
Do not consume alcohol until you are familiar with the effects of Pentaspore. In general, consumption of moderate amounts of alcohol is safe while taking Pentaspore. However, we advise that you talk to your doctor before taking Pentaspore or any new supplement.
Other Supplements
In general, it is safe to take Pentaspore if you are also taking other vitamins or nutritional supplements. Of course, we always recommend talking with your doctor before taking any new supplements.