NutraSport Performance Panax Ginseng 500 mg

Our assessment

The evidence shows that this product contains 500 mg of Panax ginseng per serving, but the available data does not provide specific clinical studies or adverse event reports for this exact product or its ginseng ingredient. Data on the safety and efficacy of the specific ingredient is limited in the provided materials. For the mineral calcium, which is not listed as an ingredient in this product, the data indicates it supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS]. You should be cautious when evaluating this supplement, as we cannot confirm its benefits or risks based solely on the information given.

How it works

While the data does not describe how Panax ginseng works, the information provided for calcium explains that it supports bone density and mineral deposition, as well as muscle relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. For the ginseng in this product, specific mechanisms are not available in the provided data. You would need to consult other reliable sources for how this ingredient functions in the body.

Safety profile

The FDA received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements, but no specific reports are provided for this product or Panax ginseng [FDA data]. For calcium, high intakes might increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer, and high levels 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]. Side effects specific to this product are not available.

Our recommendation

Based on the available data, we cannot make a confident recommendation for NutraSport Performance Panax Ginseng 500 mg. The data does not include specific studies or side effect reports for this product or its active ingredient. You should speak with your healthcare provider before starting this supplement, as the safety profile is unknown from the provided information. For any supplement, always check the label and consult a professional.

Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:

• 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