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July 20, 2020
WeAreFeel Team
WeAreFeel Team
Ginseng is a root that has been used in Eastern medicine for centuries. The ginseng extract Feel uses is derived from Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng), but various plants in the Panax genus grow roots that contain ginsenosides and gintonin, the two major categories of active components present in ginseng root.
With numerous studies conducted over the last few decades, Western science is beginning to confirm some of the benefits that have made ginseng such an integral aspect of traditional medicine in various East Asian countries. For instance, ginseng may have powerful antioxidant properties, it may have neuroprotective properties, and it could boost the immune system while promoting proper sexual health.
Some substances in ginseng root are water-soluble, and others are fat-soluble. The two most important components in this root, gintonin and ginsenosides, are both water-soluble, which means that they absorb into your tissues quickly with high bioavailability.
The only known natural source of the ginsenosides and gintonin present in ginseng is ginseng root.
Ginseng is not recognised as an essential nutrient, so there is no official nutrient reference value (NRV) for this substance. Most clinical studies conducted into the benefits of ginseng, however, have used 200mg doses.
Ginseng root is very bitter and unpalatable. While this root can be added to food in small quantities, it is much easier to consume ginseng in supplement form.
Modern research backs up the perspective found within the anecdotal testimony of traditional medicine patients and practitioners that ginseng may have potent antioxidant properties. Each antioxidant compound found in nature is unique, however, and ginseng appears to have specific benefits beyond its potential ability to reduce inflammation and prevent oxidative stress.
Antioxidants are beneficial regardless of your age or health status, but ginseng treatment may be even more applicable for individuals suffering from low energy, mental fuzziness, or sexual dysfunction. Based on the evidence gathered by both modern science and traditional medicine, ginseng appears to act as a general vitality-booster. This simple herb appears to provide more drive, gusto, and stamina no matter what your current energy levels may be.
The most important components of ginseng are water-soluble, which means that they should start absorbing into your tissues almost immediately after ingestion. Clinical studies, however, indicate that Korean ginseng has a cumulative effect, so it may take a few days to note the benefits of this root extract.
As a water-soluble substance, it generally only takes your body around 24 hours to fully absorb ginseng that you ingest orally.
Water-soluble substances like the active ingredients in ginseng generally only stay in your body for 2-3 days.
Both clinical and lab research indicate that Korean ginseng may have potent antioxidant properties.
Ginseng has low toxicity, and ginseng overdose is rare. If you take too much of this substance, however, you may experience fidgeting, irritability, muscle tremors, and other symptoms associated with mania.
The active components in ginseng generally flush out of your body within 2-3 days. These ginseng components do not appear to accumulate in your liver or other fatty tissues.
Ginseng does not increase appetite, and it is both gluten-free and vegan. Instead of conflicting with your diet, ginseng’s potential energy-inducing properties may help you lose weight faster.
In recent years, multiple research teams have expressed interest in producing synthetic ginsenosides. At present, however, it does not appear that any of these compounds have entered the consumer market.
No information is available on the potential bioavailability of synthetic ginseng.
There is no information indicating that synthetic ginseng would be desirable except from an economic perspective.
Ginseng can be consumed as an additive to food or as an oral supplement.
In 2020, two studies were published detailing ongoing research into ginseng’s potential cardiovascular benefits. In the first study, ginseng appeared to reduce the symptoms of hypertension in patients with type 2 diabetes, and in the second study, ginseng was investigated as a potential treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
