BulkSupplements.com Astragalus Extract Powder - Astragalus Root Powder, Herbal Supplement - Vegan & Gluten Free, 500mg per Serving, 100g (3.5 oz) (Pack of 1)

I think this will become one of my favorite supplements from this company. I started taking astragalus as part of my personal antiaging experiments. I had read that astragalus may have a positive effect on one's telomeres -- slowing down their tendency to shorten with age (if not stopping the shortening altogether). I started with capsules, but I much prefer this powder. I get tired of "popping pills" in terms of all the nutrients I take, so powders just work better for me as I can mix them into my coffee. The astragalus powder is virtually tasteless, unlike some of the other extracts from this company, and it dissolves well in liquid. As for effects, who can really say? This is the last supplement to be added to my regimen, and I've only been using it a little while, but it seems that I have more energy and look better (younger, too, I hope). It would be unscientific to pin this to this particular supplement, and there's always the placebo effect to contend with, but I just "feel" that somehow it's really doing me good. Other products I'm using from this company, BTW, include maca root, broccoli extract (gives a veggie taste to my coffee), L-arginine, and pine bark extract (the hardest one to dissolve). I like the purity of the extracts, and if I could switch from capsules/tablets to powder for all of my supplements, I would be very happy.

My creatinine levels have always been on the moderately high end (a bit above 1), which isn't anywhere near the level of chronic kidney disease, but does indicate less-than-optimal kidney function. I wanted to improve that, and I'd seen a few published clinical papers (and a ton of anecdotal reports online) suggesting that astragalus can lower creatinine, so I gave this a try. And I'm glad to say it really worked! After taking 1-2 teaspoons mixed with water first thing in the morning for a few months, my creatinine levels fell substantially and stayed down. I obviously can't be sure if this is what did the trick, since I also started taking potassium at the same time, and for whatever reason in my own blood work higher potassium has always meant lower creatinine. But, assuming this has helped, I just ordered my second bag of this stuff, and plan to stay on it for the foreseeable future.

I have CKD(Chronic Kidney Disease) . I have taken other brands and did not notice any benefit to my eGFR. I have been taking 8 grams of this brand since March and my recent blood work shows my eGFR went up 5 points (from 39 to 44, my creatinine also improved. Of course these numbers do vary often so I cannot be sure it was the Astragalus (at least not yet). I mix it with my shakes or in apple sauce and do not have an issue with taste. A side note, I have not been sick since taking this either so maybe there is something here. I will keep taking to see.

I had to locate my own 1/2 t measuring spoon, which is the recommended daily dose. It does not dissolve easily in the Briggs apple cider vinegar I use each night with water, but since it has no taste, even if I drink a small clump of it with my evening vitamins, that is OK. The bag will not reseal, even though it has a zip lock top. I had to find a bag sealer. So there was a lot of improvising I had to do to use the product. That said, it is definitely improving my breathing. I can take large lungful's of air after only two weeks of using it.

This is a power herbal supplement. I came across this and purchased it to help with high blood pressure, stress and low energy. First thing I noticed was that I had the best sleep after taking a night dose and it stopped my snoring! My partner always complained about how my snoring messed with his sleep. I woke up well rested and more energetic. I believe in this herb, as an adaptogen it deals issues in the body that need fixing. I had sleep apnea as well, and though I haven't done a sleep test after I started this herbal supplement one major change I've noticed is better sleep which is an indication that my sleep disturbances have lessened. Note that high blood pressure, sleep apnea and snoring often go together. I love astragalus root and bulk Supplements has the best Supplements.

I have been taking this astragalus extract powder from bulk supplements now for about 3 weeks. 2 tsps a day on an empty stomach. I’m starting to feel much better and have more energy. I was starting to feel rundown and weak which I figured just comes with aging but I feel a lot better now, stronger, so I’m attributing it to this supplement which I will continue to take as long as I keep feeling this good. The Only drawback is the taste (wow) terrible- but I don’t care- it worth it!

I recently started using the Astragulus Powder every morning along with my daily protein smoothie. My research shows that Astragulus has been used in ancient Chinese medicine for centuries. Read a article about an old Chinese herbalologist that lived to be over 240 years old by adding this to his regimen. Record states he was born in the 1600 hundreds and died late 1800 hundreds.

This is not pure Astragalus root. Read the ingredients list (which I, obviously, did not do). It contains Maltodextrin, a chemical derived from plants. Even though it is from plants, the body does not treat it as it would cane sugar. Scientists say that your body treats Maltodextrin like a super high dose of sugar raising your blood sugar level higher than a single dose of sugar would. I find this ludicrous as Astragalus is a plant root used to help the body adapt and heal. If you are using Astragalus root to boost your immune system, please note that the Maltodextrin is tearing down your immune system. It’s counter productive. Look elsewhere for a clean product for boosting your immune system. Despite what the package says, this is NOT a “Clean & Pure Bulk Supplement”.