The Solgar SFP Korean Ginseng Extract is a dietary supplement in herbal capsules, with 250mg titled extract of Korean ginseng root (Panax ginseng) standardized to 8% ginsenosides, along with 200mg crude root powder, per capsule. The package contains 60 capsules and the dosage ranges from one to three capsules per day.
It is aimed at adults who know ginseng from its traditional use and seek a standardized form with declared content of active compounds, instead of a tea or powder of unknown composition.
Korean ginseng is the root of the Panax ginseng, a plant mainly grown in Korea and northeastern China and it takes four to six years to reach harvest age. The characteristic compounds of the root are called ginsenosides, a family of triterpene saponins that are hardly found anywhere else in the plant kingdom. The root's ginsenoside content varies significantly depending on the plant's age, soil, and drying method.
This is where the titledness comes in. A titled extract has been adjusted to deliver a consistent percentage of active compounds in each batch, in this case 8% ginsenosides. This means that the 250mg extract per capsule delivers a known amount of the compounds of interest, regardless of the raw material's variation. The addition of 200mg of crude root completes the full botanical footprint, i.e. the broader spectrum of components as found in the plant. The health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA, so here we describe what the herb is and how it is standardized, without attributing a specific effect.**
According to the product presentation by Solgar, the product is positioned as follows:
The above formulations are attributed to the producer. Korean ginseng does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA, the related claims for botanicals remain under evaluation and the herb continues to be the subject of research. From the producer's presentation, formulations linking the product to glucose levels or immune system function are not transferred here, as there is no approved claim to support them for this ingredient.
The SFP indication stands for Standardized Full Potency, i.e. the company's methodology that combines titled extract with crude plant material in the same formulation. It is a single-herb product, without additional extracts, vitamins or stimulants such as caffeine.
The shell is of plant origin, made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. The formats are limited to microcrystalline cellulose and vegetable magnesium stearate, while the formula also contains the PhytO2X system, i.e. beta-carotene with L-ascorbic acid, used to protect the plant components. Solgar's statement indicates that the product does not contain salt, sugar, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy or animal products, nor artificial preservatives, fragrances and colorants. It is declared suitable for vegans.
It suits adults who want a standardized form of Korean ginseng with a declared percentage of ginsenosides. It suits those who prefer capsules over tea or tincture, and those who want flexibility in dosing, as the guideline allows for one to three herbal capsules per day. It also suits those who follow a vegan diet.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. It is not recommended for people with high blood pressure, women with hormone-dependent problems, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or children.
Main ingredients per herbal capsule: titled extract of Korean ginseng root (Panax ginseng, 8% ginsenosides) 250mg, crude Korean ginseng root 200mg.
Other ingredients: herbal capsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, PhytO2X (beta-carotene and L-ascorbic acid).
Free of: salt, sugar, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy, animal products. Free of artificial preservatives, fragrances and colorants. Suitable for vegans.
Form: herbal capsules
Recommended dosage: 1 to 3 herbal capsules per day for adults, preferably with food.
The 60-capsule package is sufficient for 60 days with one capsule per day or for 20 days with the maximum dose of three capsules. Many prefer to take it early in the day. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
The product is not recommended for pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is contraindicated in people with high blood pressure and in women with fibroids, cysts or other hormone-dependent problems. If you are taking medication, especially anticoagulants, antidiabetics or blood pressure medications, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
One to three herbal capsules per day for adults, preferably with food. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
It means that the extract is standardized to deliver a constant percentage of the characteristic compounds of the root in each batch.
Standardized Full Potency, i.e. the combination of titled extract with crude plant material in the same capsule.
Sixty days with one capsule per day or twenty days with three capsules per day.
Preferably with food, early in the day, as some report stimulation with evening intake.
No. The product is contraindicated in people with high blood pressure.
No. These are different plants with different compounds. Here we have Panax ginseng, the Korean ginseng.
No. The claims for botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA and no specific effect can be attributed.
* Korean ginseng does not have an approved health claim from the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The references to benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended to prevent, treat or cure human disease.
** Information on botanical ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA.
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Main ingredients per herbal capsule: titled extract of Korean ginseng root (Panax ginseng, 8% ginsenosides) 250mg, crude Korean ginseng root 200mg.
Other ingredients: herbal capsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, PhytO2X (beta-carotene and L-ascorbic acid).
Free of: salt, sugar, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy, animal products. Free of artificial preservatives, fragrances and colorants. Suitable for vegans.
Form: plant capsules
Recommended dosage: 1 to 3 plant capsules daily for adults, preferably with food.
The package of 60 plant capsules is sufficient for 60 days with one capsule per day or for 20 days with the maximum dose of three capsules. Many prefer to take it early in the day. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
The product is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is contraindicated in individuals with high blood pressure and in women with fibroids, cysts, or other hormone-dependent problems. If you are taking medication, especially anticoagulants, antidiabetics, or blood pressure medications, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
