BOTANICALS
Ginseng (panax root extract, 5% ginsenosides)
Panax ginseng supports energy and mental stamina.
Also known as: Panax ginseng, Korean ginseng, Asian ginseng, ginsenosides, Panax ginseng root extract
At a glance
- Form
- Panax ginseng root extract · 5% ginsenosides
- Category
- Botanicals
- In an apiece formula
- 200 mg a day (you can change it)
- Recommended intake
- No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient)
- Upper limit
- No established UL
- Studied for
- Energy & vitality*
- Reference
- NIH ODS: Dietary Supplements, What You Need to Know
What the research says
In healthy young adults, 400 mg of a standardized Panax ginseng extract improved calmness and mental arithmetic.*
RCT (double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover) · 30 · Reay JL, Hum Psychopharmacol 2010. Read the study on PubMed
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave ginseng out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Semaglutide
- Tirzepatide
- Liraglutide, retatrutide or another GLP-1
- Insulin
- SGLT2 inhibitor
- Sulfonylurea or meglitinide
- Other diabetes pills
- Phentermine or Qsymia
- Warfarin
- Other blood thinner
- Antiplatelet
- Digoxin
- MAO-B inhibitor for Parkinson’s
- Alzheimer’s antibody infusion
- Multiple sclerosis medicine
- and 11 more
Procedures
- Surgery
- Dental surgery
- Cosmetic surgery or injections
- Biopsy, epidural, nerve block or joint injection
- Egg retrieval, embryo transfer or egg freezing
Health conditions
- Breast cancer or another estrogen-sensitive cancer
- Bipolar disorder
- Heart failure or cardiomyopathy
- Arrhythmia
- Coronary artery disease, heart attack or stent
- Bleeding disorder or low platelets
- Endometriosis, adenomyosis or fibroids
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Stay under the upper limit from all sources combined, including multivitamins.
Questions
How much ginseng a day?
apiece formulas usually include 200 mg a day. The recommended intake for adults is No recommended intake (not an essential nutrient). Upper limit: No established UL.
What is ginseng used for?
Panax ginseng supports energy and mental stamina. In apiece it is part of formulas for Energy & vitality.*
Who should be careful with ginseng?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Semaglutide; Tirzepatide; Liraglutide, retatrutide or another GLP-1; Insulin; SGLT2 inhibitor; Sulfonylurea or meglitinide; Other diabetes pills; Phentermine or Qsymia; Warfarin; Other blood thinner and others. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get ginseng in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Ginseng can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.