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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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4. Are there any Possible Negative effects?
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.
