Nutricost Korean Red Ginseng 1000 mg
Brand: Nutricost · Form: CAPSULE [E0159] On Market
Our assessment
Our assessment: The data provided does not contain specific information about Nutricost Korean Red Ginseng 1000 mg. The only ingredient data available is for Calcium, not ginseng. The evidence shows that for the ingredient Calcium, it supports bone mineralization and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. However, we cannot assess the benefits of Korean Red Ginseng based on the provided data.
How it works
Based solely on the data provided, Calcium works through bone mineralization by supporting bone density and mineral deposition, and through neuromuscular relaxation by supporting muscle relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. No mechanism of action data is available for Korean Red Ginseng in the provided information.
Safety profile
The FDA received 592,059 total adverse event reports across all supplements [FDA data]. For the ingredient Calcium, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. High levels of calcium in the blood and urine can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. Calcium can reduce the absorption of bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Data on side effects specific to Nutricost Korean Red Ginseng is not available.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Since the provided data does not include specific information on Korean Red Ginseng, we cannot make a confident recommendation for this product. If you are considering a calcium supplement, be aware that high intakes may pose risks and can interact with several medications [NIH ODS]. For Nutricost Korean Red Ginseng, the data provided is insufficient to determine its efficacy or safety. Data not available for specific benefits or risks of this product.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Nutricost |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 240.0 Capsule(s) |
| Market Status | On Market |
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Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide