Ranunculus Glacialis.
Research-backed fatty acid with potential health benefits. Causes blistering and gastrointestinal distress. It's a plant defense mechanism, not a health benefit for humans.
Reviewed March 2026
- Category
- Fatty acid
What Ranunculus Glacialis is, and what it does.
- Does it work
- No. This is not a supplement. It's a toxic plant from the buttercup family. Avoid.
- How much to take
- Zero. Do not take this. Any dose is a bad idea. This isn't a case of 'find the right dose'.
- Time to feel it
- Irritation from a buttercup plant is immediate rather than cumulative, because protoanemonin acts on contact. There is no supplement onset here to describe.
- The first dose
- Potential mouth and throat irritation, stomach pain, and digestive upset. These aren't side effects; they're direct effects.
- With regular use
- Unknown, and not worth finding out. No long-term safety data exists because it's not meant for human consumption.
- How well tolerated
- Unsafe. The entire Ranunculus genus is known for toxicity. This is not a 'hidden gem' ingredient, it's a well-known irritant.
- How it feels
- Painful. Like a mild chemical burn working its way through your digestive system.
- The overlooked benefit
- The genuinely useful thing here is botany: this is a cold-adapted alpine plant, and its research record is about how it survives altitude and light, not about human nutrition.
100 to 250mg a day is where Ranunculus Glacialis works.
Source: Alpine plant pharmacology; no published human trials
Questions people ask about Ranunculus Glacialis.
- Is Ranunculus Glacialis safe to eat?
- No. It's a toxic plant. Do not eat it.
- What are the benefits?
- None that are proven in humans. The risks of poisoning far outweigh any hypothetical benefits.
- I saw it called a 'fatty acid'. Is that true?
- No. It's a plant. Like all plants, it contains some fatty acids, but it's not a primary source like fish or flax. That's misleading marketing.
- Can I make a tea from it?
- Absolutely not. That would be a very effective way to irritate or poison yourself.
- Are there any safe forms of it?
- No. There's no evidence that any preparation makes this plant safe or effective as a supplement.
- Why is this even listed as a supplement?
- Likely due to a database error or someone confusing 'contains compounds' with 'is a beneficial supplement'. It has no history of safe use.
No pairing data for Ranunculus Glacialis yet.
Nothing on file for Ranunculus Glacialis, either from a combination trial or from settled biochemistry. When either lands, it appears here with its source.
Stitching two separate single-ingredient studies into a pairing is the one thing this engine will not do. When a study of the combination itself holds up at source, it lands here with its citation.
No invented synergy. Where actives were studied on their own rather than together, the record shows each on its own evidence, never a combined effect no trial measured.
Research strength. Research strength says how much work stands behind the combination. It is never a product score.
Independent record. Every finding is cited to a named trial, dated, and never written by the brand.
21 pairings are live across the library today. Checked 9 August 2026.
Nothing specific on file for Ranunculus Glacialis. Match the label to the daily amount above, and tell your doctor what you take.
Not medical advice. Show the label to your pharmacist.FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.