NOW Panax Ginseng 500 mg
Brand: NOW · Form: CAPSULE [E0159] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that NOW Panax Ginseng 500 mg is a product for which specific data on its active ingredients and clinical effects is limited in the provided data. Our assessment is based on the ingredient Panax ginseng, but the data below does not provide specific studies, mechanisms, or safety information for ginseng itself. Data not available for specific clinical studies on this product from the provided list.
How it works
The data provided does not include a mechanism of action for Panax ginseng. For the ingredient calcium, which is not in this product, it works through bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. Data not available for how Panax ginseng works from the provided data.
Safety profile
FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements, but specific report counts for this product or Panax ginseng are not available in the provided data [FDA data]. Data not available for side effects of this product from the provided data. Note that for the unrelated ingredient calcium, high levels can cause poor muscle tone, constipation, nausea, and abnormal heart rhythms [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Data not available to make a specific recommendation for NOW Panax Ginseng 500 mg based on the provided information. You should consult a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement. For general supplement safety, be aware that the FDA has received 592,059 total adverse event reports [FDA data], and some ingredients like calcium can interact with medications such as bisphosphonates and levothyroxine [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | NOW |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 100.0 Veg Capsule(s) |
| Market Status | On Market |
How to Read This Label
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- Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
- Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
- % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
- Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
- Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.
Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide