Benefits of Astragulus

There are many benefits to Astragulus, it lowers blood sugar levels, it is beneficial to the heart and is helpful to preventing the common cold.

Astragulus Plant

There are some reports that astragalus may lower blood sugar levels which may be beneficial for diabetics (given that you talk with your doctor first so that your blood sugar won’t reach too low levels). In fact, in China astragalus is commonly used to treat diabetes.

Astragalus may be beneficial for cardiovascular health. There are a few reasons to it.
First and foremost, astragalus contains antioxidants which protects your health cells from damage caused by free radicals which are possibly largely responsible for the aging process and numerous major diseases including some cancers and heart disease.

Secondly, astragalus may possibly improve the functioning of the heart. Unfortunately, studies were poorly designed and there was no control group. Moreover, patients were also taking other herbs.
Thirdly, there’s some evidence that astragalus may lower cholesterol levels because it prevents plaque build up in the arteries (which allows blood to flow freely).

Astragalus is frequently used to treat or prevent the common cold (it’s one of the main functions of astragalus according to the traditional Chinese medicine). It supports the immune system and helps your body fight viruses. Astragalus possibly stimulates production of white blood cells (which fight infection) and has anti-bacterial and antiviral properties.

Astragalus is an adaptogen which means that it can protect you against mental stress and help you feel healthier. Nutrients found in astragalus may increase your body’s resistance to stressors. Moreover, astragalus may fight fatigue and lack of appetite.



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