🦙Andean & Incan Medicine
Cañihua Powder
powder
Conditions addressed
Suggested dosage
½–1 tsp daily, mixed into water, smoothies, or food
Interactions & contraindications
May affect blood sugar
Watch for: Insulin and oral diabetes medications (metformin, sulfonylureas)
Additive blood-sugar-lowering effects can risk hypoglycemia — monitor glucose closely.
May have a stimulant effect
Watch for: Other caffeine-containing products, MAOIs, and stimulant medications (for ADHD or weight loss)
Additive stimulant effects can raise heart rate and blood pressure.