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Astragalus Root Extract Facts

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) is a root traditionally used in Chinese medicine. It’s native to parts of northern China and Mongolia, where it has been cultivated for centuries for its health-promoting properties.

Key Benefits of Astragalus Root Extract:

  • Promotes normal immune cell signaling and activity.
  • Provides antioxidant compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
  • Contributes to resilience against occasional physical or environmental stressors.

Why it Matters:

In APA surveys, ~75% of adults report stress affects health, highlighting interest in adaptogenic or wellness-supportive botanicals ¹.
Chronic stress impacts sleep, energy, mood, and immune resilience. ²
Astragalus is rarely consumed in Western diets and is not commonly found in everyday foods.
Extracts are standardized for active compounds like astragalosides and polysaccharides, which have been studied for their role in immune and cellular health.

Citations:

1. American Psychological Association (APA). Stress in America 2022. Published 2022. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress
2. Dantzer R, Cohen S, Russo SJ, Dinan TG. Resilience and immunity. Brain Behav Immun. 2019;74:28-42. doi:10.1016/j.bbi.2018.08.010

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