Six Incredible Health Benefits of Astragalus

Описание: Astragalus is an herb in Chinese medicine used to support the immune system. It’s considered an adaptogen which means it stimulates the body’s resistance to environmental, emotional, and physical stress. Astragalus contains more than 100 plant compounds including flavonoids, amino acids, polysaccharides, and saponins. It’s known to enhance the immune system, improve kidney function, heart function, and blood sugar levels among other things.

Let’s look at these six incredible health benefits of astragalus.

1. Boosts the immune system. A review of 19 studies found that astragalus improved immune responses while lowering cytokines. It stimulates the production of white blood cells like T-cells and macrophages with its plant components of polysaccharides. https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/... It also enhances the body’s ability to reduce inflammation and fight infections.

2. Helps with colds and upper respiratory infections. Astragalus extract has also shown tremendous relief for those with allergies. https://www.mountsinai.org/health-lib...
This makes me wonder if this herb would benefit anyone who has Covid-19.


3. Improves healthy blood flow and cardiovascular health. The antioxidants in astragalus have been proven in research to reverse atherosclerosis in animals. Some studies suggest that it may reduce the symptoms of myocarditis or inflammation of the heart muscle. It also supports healthy blood flow and has anti-inflammatory properties. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...


4. May improve kidney function. Astragalus supports kidney function by improving filtration processes and lowering oxidative stress. It also boosts blood flow and reduces protein in the urine. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25335...

5. Has anticancer benefits and may help control the side effects of chemotherapy. Astragalus fights cancer by enhancing the immune system’s God-given defenses against cancer cell growth. Astragalus has been found to increase the effects of chemotherapy in human studies. It can also prevent the spread of cancer.
In addition to its anticancer benefits, astragalus may also reduce the side effects of chemotherapy.

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6. May help regulate blood sugar levels. The flavonoids and polysaccharides in astragalus improve insulin sensitivity and help regulate blood glucose levels. In an analysis of 13 studies, astragalus was reported to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients. Type 2 diabetes results from ineffective use of insulin due to insulin resistance and deficient glucose metabolism. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1...


As with all herbs, astragalus has some cautions. It’s not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers due to not enough studies. There are some people who experience gastrointestinal issues, itching, and rashes when using it. As with any herb or medication, it can react with other herbs and medications. For example, doctors don’t recommend taking astragalus with certain heart medications or if being treated for autoimmune disorders and transplants because it stimulates the immune system. It’s best to check with your healthcare professional before using and for dosage.

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