Quick Reference
- Scientific Rating
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4.5/ 5.0
- Primary Mechanism
- Modulation of the HPA axis and nitric oxide production
- Standardized Form
- Root extract standardized to 4-10% ginsenosides
Ginseng (referring broadly to Panax ginseng) contains active compounds called ginsenosides that modulate the body's physiological stress response, support nitric oxide production, and influence energy metabolism.
Table of Contents
Clinical Summary
Widely supported by clinical literature for fighting chronic fatigue, improving subjective well-being, providing neuroprotective benefits, and modestly supporting insulin sensitivity.
Dosage Guidelines
200mg to 400mg daily. Often cycled to prevent tolerance.
Safety & Side Effects
May cause insomnia if taken late in the day, jitteriness, or mild gastrointestinal upset.
Known Interactions
May interact with blood thinners, immunosuppressants, caffeine, and MAO inhibitors.
Scientific References
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