Panax ginseng is a highly valued plant traditionally used in Chinese medicine, and today to support energy levels and physical endurance.
In Ginsana®, a specific standardised extract from the roots of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer called G115 is used.
Discover more about the unique G115 extract used by SFI Health, how it works, and the key studies that support its benefits when used in Ginsana.
Panax ginseng in history
Panax ginseng is a perennial shrub, native to north-eastern China, Korea and Russia.1 It was traditionally used as a tonic to support the body in times of increased demand and to promote good health and vitality.2-4
Panax ginseng was first recorded in Chinese medicine over 2000 years ago, and was already the subject of over 600 published books and papers before the year 2000.2,5
You may have heard of ‘ginseng’ before, but it’s important to know that not all ginseng is the same. Ginseng comprises a genus called ‘Panax’. Several species of ginseng exist within this, e.g. Panax ginseng CA Meyer, Panax notoginseng and so on. All are ginseng – but there is one with far more clinical research supporting its medical use. This is Panax ginseng CA Meyer.
The herb’s name comes from Panax meaning ‘cure all’ in Greek and ginseng from the Chinese (Mandarin) rén shn meaning ‘man ginseng’ because of the human like shape of the plant’s root.6
The specific extract used by SFI Health: G115
G115 is the specific extract of Panax ginseng used by SFI Health in Ginsana. Its first mention goes back to 1960, and it has over 35 years of research supporting it.7
The special extract G115 is produced from the roots of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer. This is where most of the important ingredients lie, including the active ingredient – the ‘ginsenosides’. It takes up to five years, and involves multiple steps for a Panax ginseng root to become G115, ensuring that there is an optimal concentration of the active therapeutic components.
Thanks to a complex process, the G115 extract in Ginsana, contains a consistent content of ginsenosides – 4% to be exact. Because all G115 extract has the same concentration of active ingredient, it is possible to accurately investigate its safety and effectiveness in clinical trials.
The beneficial effect of G115 is based on numerous clinical trials in humans. Results from these clinical studies suggests that G115 may:8-16,17-20
- Enhance physical capacities in the case of weakness and fatigue
- Increase endurance time
- Shorten recovery time
How G115 works
G115 belongs to the so called ’adaptogenic’ substances. In times of stress, and decreased physical performance, adaptogenic substances increase the capability of the body to overcome adverse external influences.
G115 is known to:
- Influence energy utilization in the muscles – helping to increase endurance
- Increase oxygen uptake – helping to reduce fatigue
- Act on the central nervous system – reducing stress, physical and mental tension
- Act on the immune system – promoting immune function
Preclinical studies have also demonstrated that G115 is able to increase Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), the molecule that provides energy to all cells in the body.
SFI Health Difference
What makes Ginsana different?
Natural medicines can vary considerably depending on the species of plant chosen, the way they are grown and harvested, and the extraction and production process. Therefore, it’s essential to ensure the active ingredient in your product is the same type, and in the same quantity, as the one used in clinical trials.
In Ginsana, we take care to use the same specific extract (G115®) that’s been proven in clinical studies to help support energy and endurance. That’s why you can be confident that Ginsana offers the same benefits as demonstrated in the clinical trials.
G115: A Summary
>35 YEARS OF RESEARCH
Numerous preclinical and clinical studies investigating the beneficial effect Panax ginseng.1
>30 CLINICAL TRIALS
Support the role of G115 in enhancing energy and endurance levels.
CONSISTENT QUALITY
Through our rigorous processes, quality controls and extensive testing we ensure that the G115 extract provides the desired health outcomes demonstrated by clinical trials.
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