NOW Foods Immune Support Supplements, Astragalus Extract 500 mg (Standardized to 70% Polysaccharides), 90 Veg Capsules

I chose this astragalus extract mainly because it’s standardized to 70% polysaccharides, which are the key active components I was looking for. That level of standardization really sets it apart from many other products. I actually bought this once back in 2017, but at the time I didn’t fully understand its benefits. I started using it again in 2023, and the difference has been noticeable. Throughout the winter, my overall resistance felt much stronger, and even within my family, we had far fewer issues with seasonal illnesses. One important note from my experience: I prefer not to take it once I’m already sick. It seems more suitable as a preventive supplement rather than something to use during active illness.This is a high-quality product with a well-defined active component, and it has earned a place in my long-term routine.

I feel like my vitality has gone up. It was really effective when I first started and it has seemed to persist after a few weeks but not as intense.

Love this product but it’s never in stock when I need it.

Very good helps my immune system feels better

I started taking this after reading a news article about an extract of Astragalus membranaceus called "TA-65" that showed promise in reversing cardiovascular aging as well as improving immune system function. That stuff is excessively expensive due to being a patented compound produced by a single company. What a world we live in, that companies are allowed to patent potentially life-saving compounds that could benefit everyone, and then charge astronomical prices for it, but I digress. Anyway, since it came from Astragalus membranaceus, I hoped some of that compound could be found in this much, much more affordable supplement. Like most supplements, I didn't notice any difference after taking this for several months. None whatsoever. However, my wife occasionally gets sick and it starts with a "coming down with something" feeling. This time, she had that feeling for a day, but was fine the next day. She claims she's never had that feeling not turn into full blown multi-day sickness, until now. Anecdotal evidence at best, of course, but she thinks this supplement helped. Who am I to argue? Astragalus is well-known to have health benefits, so it's probably worthwhile.

Really helps me

Good supplements great value

I started taking Astragalus about 20 years ago. I take it mostly for the cold and flu season. Still took it in 2020/2021 even though masks pretty much stopped a regular flu season. Over the years if I got a cold or the flu it was nowhere near as bad as I did before or as bad as others got it. I work with and around a lot of people weekly from all over the world. I have watched my co-workers get sick with the flu and I was fine. When I started it I was instructed to start it right before cold/flu season and take it until around June. I was told that it works better when you stop taking it for those months in between. I have been doing that all these years and I swear by this stuff. I found out about it late one night on a show I was watching. They were saying that the FDA would have loved to approve it but, of course, can't because it is an herbal supplement. Check with your doctor before taking it to make sure it doesn't interact with any medications you may take. I know people taking high blood pressure medication are not advised to take it.

The product is very good which deserve 4 stars. However, I put only 2 stars because supplements should be handled same way as medicines. I have received the item extremely warm from the heat. It is Amazon responsibility to insure that the product will be shipped with a proper mean during the summer especially.

My eGFR has gone up by 4 points in just 3 weeks of use. I will continue till I get my numbers up to 90.

Great value for money and easy to swallow

It will keep you young - Both internally and externally for a long time. Research about it on Google. This Chinese medicine will make you younger for sure.

Good product