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General description	Plant genus with beneficial effect on whole body.
Found	- 11 plant species from Panax (ginseng) genus
Anti-aging role	Korean ginseng: - reduce erectile dysfunction symptoms - boost nitric oxide - reduce fatigue and mental exhaustion - improve memory and overall cognitive ability - antioxidant - boost immune system, reduce symptoms and lasting of upper respiratory tract infections - reduce menopausal symptoms - may decrease Alzheimer desease and COPD American ginseng: - improve overall cognitive ability - reduce symptoms and lasting of upper respiratory tract infections - reduce fatigue symptoms Siberian ginseng: - improve glucose utilization and lower blood glucose level - lower serum insuline level - stimulate lipid oxidation - has anti - inflammatory effect during alergic rhinitis and rhinosinusitis - strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis - reduce fatigue symptoms
Deficiency symptoms	Not possible.- cognitive ability: 200 - 400 mg/day - erectil dysfunction: 1400 - 2700 mg/day divided in two or three doses - cold prevention and curing: 200 mg/day
Therapeutic doses	- cognitive ability: 200 - 400 mg/day - erectil dysfunction: 1400 - 2700 mg/day divided in two or three doses - cold prevention and curing: 200 mg/day
Maximum safe level	Not established. It's not recommended to use any ginseng supplement more than 6 months without a brake.
Side effects	- insomnia - agitation - headache - stomach upset - menstrual problems - chest pain - hypoglicemia (diabetics)
Contraindications	- pregnancy, lactating - children - estrogen - dependent cancers - caution - high blood pressure and autoimmune diseases
Interactions	- immunosuppressors - antidepressants
Composition formulas	- usually in combination of Corean, Sibirian and American ginseng - formulas for reducing symptoms of erectile dysfunction, fatigue and improving overall cognitive ability
Other remarks	- active compounds: ginsenoids, eutheroisides, tannines - active compounds of ginseng species differ, so their individual actions also differ - ginsenoisids in organism may act like estrogen

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