Astragalus Extract Powder

Latin Name: Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge.

Spec: Astragalus Root Extract 0.4%, 5%,10%,80%,90% Astragaloside IV HPLC

16%, 20%, 70% Polysaccharides UV

Description

Astragalus root has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. It is a powerful adaptogenic herb and is said to support immune function. Astragalus has gained popularity recently as research has emerged about the possibility that it can protect DNA and increase longevity. Recent research has shown that Astragalus may protect the telomeres from degradation.

Flashback to freshman biology: Telomeres are attached to the end of chromosomes. During the DNA replication process, telomeres keep the DNA together (like how the plastic caps on the end of shoelaces keep them from unraveling). Every time DNA replicates, the telomeres get slightly shorter and eventually when they get small enough, the process of cell death begins. Research has linked this process of cell death to aging and cancer.

The Health Benefits

Astragalus seems to work its magic through the following mechanisms:

It causes your body to produce more telomeres, a part of your DNA that protects chromosomes from degradation

It contains a unique class of polysaccharides which are very biologically active

It improves the rate of replication of immune cells called macrophages.