Conclusion: For most phytonutrients, the effects of supplementation on HPA-axis activity in humans is unclear. Before more definitive conclusions about the effects of phytonutrients on the HPA-axis can be made, further research is required.
PubMed 33650944 ↗Siberian Ginseng
People mainly take Siberian Ginseng for energy, sleep, hormones. Based on 13 first-hand reports and 1 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #902 of 3,539 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 100% are positive.
What Siberian Ginseng does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
What users say
First-hand experiences, quoted verbatim. We show one positive and one negative where both exist.
“I'm a big proponent of siberian ginseng, Eleutherococcus senticosus. Done well for my dad who works 85 a week in management.”
“It certainly has helped me, no end. It's helped with the host of sleep problems and waking in the night”
“Honestly, Siberian Ginseng is my go to. It's a nice clean buzz without the jitters.”
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