Astragalus, rejuvenation and immunity
The power of plant extracts
Research empowers us with incredible knowledge about the potential of plants in providing health support and acting on the prevention of age-related damage. By fine-tuning the therapeutic dosage in a well-established routine, plant extracts could be the ultimate tool in shifting the whole body in favor of healing and rejuvenation.
What is Astragalus?
Speaking about complex and diverse components, Astragalus comes into the spotlight with multiple pharmacological effects. Astragalus membranaceus is a traditional Chinese medicine root with a long history of clinical application. The main components of Astragalus are astragalus polysaccharides, flavonoid compounds, saponin compounds, alkaloids, etc.
3 things to know about Astragalus
- It has been observed that Astragalus has an interesting ACTION ON IMMUNE REGULATION, such as enhancing the immune organ index, promoting the proliferation of immune cells, and conducting of immune
- Numerous studies have found that Astragalus exerts an ANTI-AGING EFFECT through antioxidant and life-prolonging properties by promoting the activity of inner antioxidant enzymes such glutathione and superoxide dismutase, a body defense enzymatic
- And its most impressive bioactive effect is its ability to exert anti-aging effects by regulating telomerase activity, and PREVENTING THE SHORTENING OF TELOMERES. Telomeres are “caps” at the end of the chromosomes, which protect the chromosomes but shorten each time a cell Critically short telomeres are associated with cell aging and various age conditions. Telomerase, a body enzyme, maintains the telomeres and can actually restore their short ends promoting protection and healthy aging. Indeed, Astragalus might activate telomerase and revert telomere shortening, making its use a very interesting approach for longevity food supplement formulations.
Components such as Astragalus extracts could be part of daily routines that build a beneficial metabolic, and cellular environment in association with healthy nutrition to give a deeper focus on wellbeing, prevention and longevity.
You will find it into the two routines of Holistic Health Age-Defy, Immunity and Regeneressence.