Health Benefits of Ginseng

Ginseng is a traditionally used herbal plant, of different varieties and all have different roles to offer in the body. It appears to have short and fleshy roots and is believed to boost the energy and emotional well-being of a person.

The health benefits of ginseng are linked with active components, ginsenosides and gintonin, abundantly present in two main types of the ginseng plant; Asian ginseng and American ginseng, whereas the rest of the ginseng species do not have these active components in considerable concentrations.

Although ginseng can offer several health benefits like boosting energy, reducing stress, managing blood sugar and cholesterol levels but the relaxing effect is particularly linked with American ginseng, while the Asian species helps boost energy levels.

Here are some of its health benefits, described in brief details.

1.    May improve brain health

With the help of its antioxidant nature and blood sugar-regulating property, ginseng can help to improve the overall health of the brain either by protecting it from free radical damage or helping brain cells in the efficient uptake of blood sugar.

2.    Helps to manage blood sugar levels

Ginseng helps in blood sugar uptake by improving pancreatic functioning and boosting insulin production. This way ginseng can be helpful for people in managing diabetes.

3.    May give a boost to immunity

The role of ginseng against free radical damage clearly describes its antioxidant behavior, and this antioxidant nature of ginseng makes it a suitable choice for immunity enhancement. Moreover, this ability of ginseng can help the immune system to fight against different diseases like cancer, with a better and improved action.

4.    May help to overcome fatigue

By lowering oxidative stress in the body, ginseng not only helps in tackling the risk of different diseases but also increases energy production in cells. This way we can say that the use of ginseng products can help in overcoming fatigue and boosting energy levels.

5.    Can help in erectile dysfunction

The management of erectile dysfunction is one of many health benefits of the ginseng plant, specifically the Asian species of ginseng. Ginseng has been found to promote the production of nitric oxide that helps in relaxing muscles and improving blood circulation in the reproductive system.

Although the health-promoting properties of this plant are amazing but to get better and improved results, its extract should be used. And, for that dietary supplements containing the extract of this plant can be helpful.

1.    Ginseng

It is a dietary supplement that contains the extract of the Ginseng plant, and that too in sufficient amount to support vitality, immunity, and brain health of a person. The active ingredients present in the extract help reduce stress and improving brain functioning.

2.    Ginkgo Focus

Ginkgo Focus is a dietary supplement with some major health benefits as it contains the extracts of two amazing plants; Ginseng and Ginkgo Biloba. Both these herbs are efficiently helpful in improving brain and eye health by reducing stress and boosting energy levels.

References:

•    https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ginseng-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_4

•    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262982#benefits

•    https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-ginseng#1