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Ingredient · Adaptogen

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)

Also known as Panax quinquefolius.

Forms graded
1
Dose zones
5
Updated
1 Sept 2026

Every American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) form, graded

1 forms scored on published absorption evidence. This is the comparison no supplement brand will publish about its own products.

  1. ×1.5Superior absorptionNone graded here
  2. ×1.25Well absorbedNone graded here
  3. ×1Reference formAmerican Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
  4. ×0.85Poor absorptionNone graded here

Multipliers are applied to each ingredient's dose score when a product is graded. How multipliers are assigned.

How much American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) should you take?

SuppScore grades doses across evidence zones rather than against a single recommended figure. Scored information, not a recommendation.

  1. Zone 10 to 50 mg per dayLow dose
  2. Zone 250 to 150 mg per dayGeneral maintenance dose
  3. Zone 3150 to 200 mg per dayFor deficiency or elevated need
  4. Zone 4200 to 400 mg per dayTherapeutic dose
  5. Zone 4400 to 600 mg per dayTherapeutic dose

Zones describe what the evidence supports at a dose. They are not advice on what to take, and they do not replace a conversation with a doctor or pharmacist.

What is American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) good for?

Products containing American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)

Scored products that list it on the label, highest scoring first. Ordering is by SuppScore only. We have no commercial relationship with any brand shown.

References

  1. academic.oup.com

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