User Reviews for astragalus

I am taking the astragalus because of the telemorase, diabetes, artery plaque. I had only taken just one 425mg full spectrum astragalus. In this review, I just wanted to say this stuff was like having alcohol. That one pill was like have had a shot of whisky, or vodka. Without being intoxicated. And it lasted for many hours. It is really good stuff and I plan on getting more. Only, Have to read about interactions with other drugs and herbs.

I have been taking Astragalus root for years. I have extra bones in both feet which caused pain upon rising years ago. I started Astragalus for the antioxidant qualities; two weeks later I noticed my pain left in my feet. I know it builds my immune system also.I take 2 a day.

Tried to take Astragalus twice now, first time in liquid form and secondly in a capsule form but both times I ended up with stomach cramps, wind and my bowel movements changed colour went really pale. Has this happened to anyone else and if so would you recommend persevering to see if symptoms go away???

TESTIMONY I grew interested in Astragalus for longevity about five years ago, after reading medical journals on the discovery of it's compound TA-65 and how it secures telomeres on DNA from shortening, which is directly related to aging. Since taking 1,400 mg capsules every three hours, five times a day, I can honestly say that my appearance after five years has not changed, In fact, I even look several years younger. I have always looked much younger than my age, which is a blessing, but at the current age of 61, most people I know think that I look about 40. THE WAY IT WORKS In an average persons lifetime, your cells divide approximately 5000 times. Each time they divide, the telomeres that are attached to your DNA helix become slightly shorter, resulting in the loss of chromosomes, which are your genetic blueprints, as your chromosomes are subsequently attached in sequence to these telomeres. Biologists found that there is an enzyme (protein) called telomerase in certain cells in our body, that is soley responsible for securing telomeres. For some reason, still not understood, in most people after the age of 35-40, the body ceases to utilize telomerase to secure them. So after much research, they discovered that the compound TA-65 in astragalus, causes the body to kick start the production of this latent enzyme. This has to be the greatest discovery of the century! Further, this is not snake oil hyperbole; as aforementioned, it has been proven by scientific research. Read More Read Less

I have bought this for my dog as she’s been going through chemo and has lymphoma. On our last vet check up her blood counts were the best they’ve been in 4.5 months. I will keep giving this to her. I bought the Sprouts brand

I had Bronchitis, and it cleared up the congestion and cough. So far it works great.

I have been using this for years. Every time I feel that a cold is coming on or there is an epidemic in my office (as often happens when you work in a highly populated office with open cubicles) I start on a regimen of astragulus and either I wind up not getting sick, or it comes and goes quickly. I use it for all of my family, including my daughter who is a very chronic asthmatic and cannot afford to get upper respiratory illnesses. I highly recommend it.

Astagulus is one of the best herbs for immune system. I have been taking it for more than 10 years to cope with adrenal fatigue. Normally takes about 10 days to kick in but works to restore energy. Just discovered I have Adrenal Fatigue for 20 years! and this was an herb I used to reduce side effects of adrenal fatigue and immune system.

I was told by the doctors at Stanford Hospital when I had a coma from asthma, caused by environmental poisoning that attacked my kidney, that the fact that I took Astragalus for 30 years and had Accupuncture on a regular basis saved my life.

I was instructed to take this for CKD. I take 1 teaspoon a day which is approximately 3.5 - 4 grams boiling it in a liter of water as a tea and drink throughout the day. Each day I take blood pressure readings (I have been taking meds for years but blood pressure wanders up and down in the 130-140/55-65 range)and after a week my blood pressure readings were averaging 126/56 which I feel is significant. I stopped taking it until I can talk to a nephrologist who I'll see this week since I am not sure of what she will say about it. I hope to resume soon as it does seem to reduce blood pressure and give me an added lift. Mine is from Starwest, USDA certified organic.Read More Read Less

getting hypoglycemic reactions

I took Astroforte during my four month chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, with the blessing of my oncologist.I worked full-time in a large open plan office. I did not suffer a cold or experience a white blood count too low for me to continue with my chemotherapy. Fatigue, yes and other side-effects but I had felt 'up' most of the time. That was five years ago and I take Astroforte as a boost at least once a year.

Blood pressure. Liver health. Overall. Good health

For 5 years I had frequent chest infections due to low immunity and received various orthodox treatments to boost immune system. After starting on astragalus I suffered considerably less chest infections - ie from 6 a year to 2. I still take it and haven't had an infection for 8 months.

stage 4 melanoma 12 years ago had interferon for 6 months have taken astragulus for 12 years

I used ki immune defence & energy formula by Martin & pleasance to help recover after having tonsillitis. After being on heavy anti biotics I felt very run down. My traditional vitamin supplements I take were not working. After only a few days of taking double the recommended dose I had energy, felt a lot better and a general overall well being. Only side effects I had was fluid retention and stools changing colour. I highly recommend this supplement to anyone who is feeling run down due to sickness. Whether it's post viral fatigue or general feeling of being run down. I believe it really works. It contains a mixture of astragalus+shiitake+olive leaf. Read More Read Less

no side effects and feel great

I work with small children and am constantly exposed to viruses so I took it to strenghthen my immune system. I haven't gotten a cold but sadly don't think I'll be able to continue using it because of side effects of anxiety, some nausea and weakness since using it. Plus a ringing in my ears and hearing my heart beat in my ears. Can't say for sure it's related to astragalus use but that's when I get it, after I take it.