Ginseng
Popular herbal medicine; acutely protects against DNA damage but 4 months of American ginseng caused DNA damage increase
Also known as: Red ginseng, Panax, American ginseng, Panax ginseng
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Ginseng, based on research from longevity science.
- Ginsenosides
Ginsenosides are active compounds from ginseng; Ginseng has been used as a traditional herb in Asian countries for thousands of years, and contains active ingredients including ginsenosides
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Ginseng may influence, based on the source research.
Improves
- Type 2 diabetes
Systematic review and meta-analysis: ginseng-related therapies show efficacy in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Source: How Not to Age
- Sexual Dysfunction
Meta-analysis showed ginseng may help with menopausal women's sexual function; systematic review for ED
Source: How Not to Age
- Erectile dysfunction
Red ginseng systematic review for treating erectile dysfunction
Source: How Not to Age
Addresses
- Adrenal Burnout
Source: Young Forever
Biological Mechanisms
How Ginseng works at a cellular level.
- PromotesReduces DNA Damage
American ginseng tea protects cellular DNA within 2 hours from consumption
- PromotesBoosts immune function
To strengthen Qi and immunity one could often take ginseng, astragalus root, fig, ginger, garlic, jujubes, lotus seeds
- PromotesAMPK activation
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Young Forever