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SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 1 Research
7
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 94 Reviews
8.1
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Astragalus Root Extract(Astragalus membranaceus) (Standardized to min 70% Polysaccharides)
500 mg
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Top Medical Research Studies
7
We conducted an experiment to evaluate the effects of a traditional Chinese herbal medicine mixture, including astragalus-root, when sheep were exposed to cold temperatures. The study involved feeding four sheep either a mixed hay diet or hay supplemented with 2% of the herbal mix over two periods, during which they experienced a controlled cold exposure for five days.
While we observed some benefits of the herbal treatment, specifically regarding nitrogen balance and energy metabolism, the results showed that the metabolism of plasma leucine—important for protein synthesis—remained unchanged in cold conditions. Although plasma glucose and energy metabolism improved with both the herbal diet and cold exposure, the herbal mixture alone did not significantly enhance the sheep's ability to cope with cold stress in terms of leucine metabolism.
Overall, while astragalus-root mixed with other herbs seems beneficial for certain metabolic processes, it did not provide clear advantages in terms of cold adaptation for the sheep in our study.
While we observed some benefits of the herbal treatment, specifically regarding nitrogen balance and energy metabolism, the results showed that the metabolism of plasma leucine—important for protein synthesis—remained unchanged in cold conditions. Although plasma glucose and energy metabolism improved with both the herbal diet and cold exposure, the herbal mixture alone did not significantly enhance the sheep's ability to cope with cold stress in terms of leucine metabolism.
Overall, while astragalus-root mixed with other herbs seems beneficial for certain metabolic processes, it did not provide clear advantages in terms of cold adaptation for the sheep in our study.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Cold symptoms gone
109 people found this helpful
Remarkably, it flushed everything out of me the second night. I bought this to boost my immune system during flu season as I don’t take flu shots. After catching a cold, I took this with Carlson Zinc and Vitamin C, alongside Astragalus twice daily. The cold hit hard (stuffy head, sore throat), but it had vanished within two days! I was up and clearing my nose and coughing everything out the second night. By the third day, I merely had a few sneezes. No antihistamines or cough syrup, just one cough drop and some tea! Amazing! Additionally, an itch from menopause is gone! I will definitely keep this in my homeopathic arsenal!
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9
No colds anymore
12 people found this helpful
Improved immunity! I worked in education for 25 years and have always caught back-to-back colds during winter months, but not anymore! Now, I just take one of these daily with my vitamins, and it has made a huge difference. I’m not a “supplement person,” but these have been a game changer for me.
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10
No colds experienced
8 people found this helpful
It strengthens the immune system remarkably well! It helped me and my children immensely; we really experienced no colds! Astragalus contains numerous trace elements and essential vitamins needed for humans, making it a valuable supplement.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 1 Research
7
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7
We conducted an experiment to evaluate the effects of a traditional Chinese herbal medicine mixture, including astragalus-root, when sheep were exposed to cold temperatures. The study involved feeding four sheep either a mixed hay diet or hay supplemented with 2% of the herbal mix over two periods, during which they experienced a controlled cold exposure for five days.
While we observed some benefits of the herbal treatment, specifically regarding nitrogen balance and energy metabolism, the results showed that the metabolism of plasma leucine—important for protein synthesis—remained unchanged in cold conditions. Although plasma glucose and energy metabolism improved with both the herbal diet and cold exposure, the herbal mixture alone did not significantly enhance the sheep's ability to cope with cold stress in terms of leucine metabolism.
Overall, while astragalus-root mixed with other herbs seems beneficial for certain metabolic processes, it did not provide clear advantages in terms of cold adaptation for the sheep in our study.
While we observed some benefits of the herbal treatment, specifically regarding nitrogen balance and energy metabolism, the results showed that the metabolism of plasma leucine—important for protein synthesis—remained unchanged in cold conditions. Although plasma glucose and energy metabolism improved with both the herbal diet and cold exposure, the herbal mixture alone did not significantly enhance the sheep's ability to cope with cold stress in terms of leucine metabolism.
Overall, while astragalus-root mixed with other herbs seems beneficial for certain metabolic processes, it did not provide clear advantages in terms of cold adaptation for the sheep in our study.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 94 Reviews
8.1
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9
Cold symptoms gone
109 people found this helpful
Remarkably, it flushed everything out of me the second night. I bought this to boost my immune system during flu season as I don’t take flu shots. After catching a cold, I took this with Carlson Zinc and Vitamin C, alongside Astragalus twice daily. The cold hit hard (stuffy head, sore throat), but it had vanished within two days! I was up and clearing my nose and coughing everything out the second night. By the third day, I merely had a few sneezes. No antihistamines or cough syrup, just one cough drop and some tea! Amazing! Additionally, an itch from menopause is gone! I will definitely keep this in my homeopathic arsenal!
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9
No colds anymore
12 people found this helpful
Improved immunity! I worked in education for 25 years and have always caught back-to-back colds during winter months, but not anymore! Now, I just take one of these daily with my vitamins, and it has made a huge difference. I’m not a “supplement person,” but these have been a game changer for me.
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10
No colds experienced
8 people found this helpful
It strengthens the immune system remarkably well! It helped me and my children immensely; we really experienced no colds! Astragalus contains numerous trace elements and essential vitamins needed for humans, making it a valuable supplement.
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9
No more colds
5 people found this helpful
Improved health since starting it. No adverse reaction, and I haven't had a cold since I began taking it two months ago. Previously, I had several colds in 2013.
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9
Flu-free family
5 people found this helpful
This stuff works! My family hasn't been sick with a cold or flu for over a year since we began taking it!
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Frequently Asked Questions
9
Immediate symptom relief
2 people found this helpful
I take it at the first sign of a cold, and usually, the symptoms vanish by the next day. I will continue to purchase it.
10
Stops illness quickly
2 people found this helpful
Every time a family member tries to get sick, Astragalus halts it in its tracks. After just a couple of days, the painful condition completely disappears. During cold season, I ordered it again.
9
Must-have item
2 people found this helpful
This supplement is essential; I don’t catch colds if I take it regularly!
9
Family immune support
1 people found this helpful
To boost immunity as the cold weather arrives, our whole family takes one capsule daily and has not fallen ill all winter.
9
Prevents early cold
Accepted by the whole family at the initial signs of a cold. The key is not to overlook these signs, as the illness diminishes. An excellent working astragalus.
8
Helps prevent cold
3 people found this helpful
It works! I take several capsules at the first sign of a cold, and it truly helps prevent illness. I recommend combining it with zinc and grapefruit seed extract for an enhanced anti-cold effect.
7.5
Long history for cold
2 people found this helpful
Astragalus is a regular purchase for us. Our whole family uses it (for the children, I opt for a different brand) at the first signs of a cold, combined with vitamin C, echinacea, zinc, and others. It's a truly effective remedy and relatively affordable. Known for over two thousand years in China, astragalus is considered one of the fifty essential herbs in their traditional medicine, believed to improve various body systems and alleviate diseases, although European doctors cite a lack of specific supporting studies. Notably, astragalus can lower blood pressure and should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with autoimmune conditions should consult a doctor beforehand.
9
Fewer colds
After taking a combination of 500mg of astragalus and 500mg of quercetin, recommended by my sister, I've experienced fewer colds over the past seven years after suffering from recurrent bronchitis and pneumonia. I chose "Now" products due to their good reputation.
9
Reduced illness severity
I take 2 capsules three times a day when I have a cold, and it helps prevent me from getting very ill. I recommend it to my family too. My mum says it has helped regulate her blood pressure.
10
No colds during winters
1 people found this helpful
For many years, I cannot spend a winter without this jar: while I drink it, I don't catch any colds.
References
- Liang X, Jin J, Bi X, Kamruzzaman M, Kudo T, et al. Effects of Chinese herbal medicine and cold exposure on plasma glucose, leucine and energy metabolism in sheep. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl). 2018;102:e534. 10.1111/jpn.12792
