Supplement
Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)
Half-life
~2–3 hours
What is Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)?
Adaptogen from Siberia. Immune-stimulating and endurance-enhancing effects.
How Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) works
Eleutherosides (B and E) modulate the HPA axis and immune function by stimulating NK cell activity and T-lymphocyte proliferation. Also stimulates erythropoiesis (red blood cell production) for improved oxygen carrying capacity.
Benefits & uses
Common uses: Endurance, immune function, stress resilience, cognitive performance.
Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) dosage
- Typical dose
- 300–600 mg standardized to eleutherosides/day, as cycles (2–3 months on, 1 month off).
Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) half-life
~2–3 hours (eleutherosides in plasma)
Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) side effects
Stimulatory — may cause insomnia. Possible hypertension at high doses. Drug interactions.
- Insomnia at high doses or late dosing
- Possible blood pressure elevation
- Drug interactions with Digoxin (elevates blood levels)
