Panax Ginseng

Why You Need It

• Boosts Energy & Fights Fatigue: Helps reduce exhaustion and improve physical endurance.
• Enhances Cognitive Function: Supports memory, focus, and calm mental energy.
• Supports Immune System: May strengthen your body's defenses against illness.
• Improves Sexual Health: Traditionally used to support libido and performance.

Deep Dive

Panax Ginseng is perhaps best known for its ability to combat fatigue. Unlike caffeine, which provides a short spike followed by a crash, ginseng supports sustained energy by optimizing how your cells produce fuel (ATP).

For the brain, studies suggest it improves working memory and reaction time. It seems to protect brain cells from oxidative stress while promoting better blood flow to the brain. This leads to that 'clear-headed' feeling many users report.

Regarding immunity, the ginsenosides appear to modulate the immune response, meaning they can help rev it up when you're fighting a bug, but also calm it down if inflammation is too high. It is a true balancing act.

Natural Food Sources

Unlike Vitamin C found in oranges, Panax Ginseng is exclusively a root. You won't find it growing wild in a salad. It is harvested from the root of the Panax ginseng plant, usually after 4–6 years of growth.

How is it consumed naturally?

1. Raw Root: Chewed or sliced to make tea.
2. Red vs. White:
   • White Ginseng: Dried naturally. Milder.
   • Red Ginseng: Steamed then dried. More potent and concentrated.

Supplementation

Because the root is expensive and takes years to grow, most people take it as a supplement.

Dosage:

• Standardized Extract (4-7% Ginsenosides): 200mg to 400mg daily.
• Timing: Take it in the morning or early afternoon. Avoid taking it late in the day, as it can keep you awake.

Cycling: It is often recommended to take it for 2–3 weeks, then take a 1-week break. This prevents your body from getting too used to it.