About Korean Ginseng
Panax ginseng is one of the most studied herbal supplements globally. Multiple RCTs support modest benefits for cognitive function, physical fatigue, and immune modulation. The active compounds (ginsenosides) vary by extraction and standardization. Korean red ginseng has additional RCTs for erectile dysfunction and blood glucose. American ginseng (P. quinquefolius) is closely related with similar but not identical ginsenoside profiles. No established RDA/UL.
What Korean Ginseng supports
- May support cognitive performance and mental clarity
- May reduce physical and mental fatigue
- Supports immune system modulation
How much Korean Ginseng to take
The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.
Effective
200–400
mg
Standardized extract (4-7% ginsenosides); 200-400 mg/day is the most studied range across RCTs for cognition and fatigue.
Clinical evidence
Moderate clinical evidence. Multiple RCTs for cognition and fatigue; Korean red ginseng has additional trials for erectile function and glycemic control
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