Astragalus
Chinese tonic herb with purported anti-aging and telomerase-activating properties
Also known as: Astragalus membranaceus, Huangqi
Biological Mechanisms
How Astragalus works at a cellular level.
- PromotesTelomerase Activation
Astragalus has purported telomerase-activating properties, but FTC took action against a company selling astragalus-derived telomerase activator for misleading claims
- PromotesBoosts immune function
To strengthen Qi and immunity one could often take ginseng, astragalus root, fig, ginger, garlic, jujubes
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity