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3Medicinal

Panax ginseng

Also sold as Korean ginseng, red ginseng

Used for fatigue and cognitive performance. Interacts widely.

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Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.

Evidence strength

42/100Limited
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: fatigue and cognition; results are inconsistent.

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How long to take it

Courses of a few weeks with breaks; continuous use is not well studied.

Who it's actually for

Short-term fatigue and cognitive support.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
No formal limit; courses of 200–400 mg extract are typical
Can raise blood pressure, cause insomnia, and interact with several drug classes.
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Interactions to know about

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Practical notes

  • Take in the morning.
  • Avoid with uncontrolled high blood pressure.