Recoverben® (Lemon Verbena Extract — Monteloeder)

Recoverben® is a lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora) extract from Monteloeder, standardized for verbascoside and other polyphenols. It is studied for easing exercise-induced muscle damage and soreness and supporting faster recovery, drawing on the herb's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions.

Recoverben is researched primarily for Muscle & Recovery and Athletic Performance. In a clinical study, the lemon verbena extract reduced markers of exercise-induced muscle damage and supported faster recovery and less soreness.

The clinically studied dose is Around 400 mg per day, often taken before exercise. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, Recoverben is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — adverse effects are uncommon at normal doses. Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. Recoverben is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Possible interactions include: No significant drug interactions are established. Generally compatible with other recovery supplements. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for Recoverben as Limited (2 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.