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| LifeFirst korean Panax GINSENG in Capsule form. |
Product Information and Frequently Asked Questions. (FAQ)
1. What are the Health Benefits of Korean Ginseng?
Health Benefits of Korean Ginseng
Ginseng has been used to assist the treatment of a wide variety of diseases ranging from cancer to skin problems to general listlessness. The active ingredients that trigger the health benefits of ginseng are calledGinsenosides.
Ginsenosides help the body to cope with stress by preventing the depletion of hormones in the adrenal glands. They also help protect the body against the effects of radiation and chemical toxins.
Ginseng is the first bioactive compound to be termed adaptogenic as it helps the body rebalance itself and recover quickly from physical and mental stress. Moreover, ginseng strengthens the immune systems and enhances the body's ability to fight against diseases and allergies by stimulating the production of interferon. It thus helps prevent colds, flu end even some forms of cancer, while proving effective in lowering high blood sugar levels as well as blood cholesterol.
Below is a comprehensive list of the health benefits Ginseng is known for. Although it is used to assist the treatment of a variety of ailments the world over, many healthy people take Ginseng daily to improve mental and physical performance, boost their immune system and protect their body against external stressors.
2. Who should take Ginseng?
Everybody can take ginseng and benefit from its healing and energizing properties. In particular, sports people, executives, learners, the elderly and people in stressful jobs have reported that their energy levels and mental performance have improved with the regular consumption of ginseng.
3. What are the ingredients of Ginseng Capsule?
Ingredients of Korean Ginseng
Korean Ginseng is rich with vitamins, minerals and other active ingredients. It is entirely free of alcohol, caffeine, starch, sodium, fillers, grains, soy, yeast, binders, starches, or synthetic materials as well as any artificial colorants or preservatives.
Its active constituents include glycosides (ginsenosides), saponins, and phytosterol. Korean ginseng also contains Vitamins A, E, and B12, as well as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, iron, phosphorous, sodium, potassium, manganese, magnesium, sulfur, and tin.
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Many studies have been conducted to investigate the safety of ginseng and have come to the conclusion that ginseng is absolutely safe. Neither acute nor chronic toxicity nor any side effects were observed from ginseng intake. The safety of ginseng is further evidenced by its long history of clinical use. For over 2000 years, Korean ginseng has been widely used as a medicinal herb in Asian countries.
Soldati reports that Korean Ginseng (also known as Panax Ginseng) is absolutely safe and no toxic side effects were observed in acute, subacute and chronic toxicity tests. (F Soldati, Toxicological Studies on Ginseng. Proc. 4th Int. Ginseng Symp. 1984)
A few words of caution however:
- Due to its energizing effects, drinking more than three cups of Korean Ginseng at bedtime may make it difficult to fall asleep. Korean Ginseng is also not recommended for people with extremelyhigh blood pressure or hypertension.
- Ginseng is not recommended in regular doses for pregnant womenexcept in the first and last month of pregnancy, as babies have been reported to grow faster and become large and heavy. This will not harm the baby in any way, but may make childbirth more uncomfortable for the mother.
Did You Know?
- Korean Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) is the most widely used and studied ginseng in the world. Almost 3,000 research articles on Korean ginseng have been published to date.
- Ginsenosides are the active ingredients that trigger the over-all benefits of Korean Ginseng.
- Ginseng has been shown to reduce the intensity of the body's response to stresses.
- Ginseng is the first bioactive compound to be termed "adaptogenic" as it helps the body rebalance itself and recover quickly from physical and mental stress.
- Ginseng is known in many Asian countries as the king of all herbs.
- Wild Oriental ginseng is extremely rare in the market today and can command a price upwards of twenty thousand dollars an ounce (31103.3 milligrams).
- Ginseng extract/tea has an earthy, slightly bitter taste and is popularly consumed with honey and/or milk. Ginseng will taste very bitter to a person with an acidic condition.
- Ginseng can be taken any time of the day. However, many people prefer to take it on an empty stomach, early in the morning and late at night before going to bed.