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Panax Ginseng (Korean)

aka Korean Ginseng · Asian Ginseng · Red Ginseng

Traditional Chinese/Korean adaptogen. Supports energy, cognition, and immunity. Ginsenosides are the active compounds.

Dose range200–400mg
Half-lifeh
Onsetmin
Safety5/5high evidence base

Mechanism of action

Ginsenosides modulate HPA axis, support nitric oxide signaling, and have neuroprotective effects.

Benefits

  • Cognitive function

    EVIDENCEB

    Reay et al. 2005.

  • Reduced fatigue

    EVIDENCEB

    Multiple RCTs.

Side effects

  • Insomnia (if dosed late)uncommonmild
  • Headacheuncommonmild

Where to buy

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Double Wood Supplements 4.4Korean Red Panax Ginseng, 100ct100$18.99$0.19Buy