NOW Foods
Astragalus 500 mg Veg Capsules


79/100
SUPPIE SCORE
52/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
92/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Astragalus 500 mg Veg Capsules Do?
Provides plain ground astragalus root traditionally taken for general immune resilience, but robust clinical trial evidence in healthy adults remains weak.
How does plain astragalus root differ from a standardized extract?
Can astragalus interact with immunosuppressive medications?
Should astragalus root be taken with meals or on an empty stomach?
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What Are the Benefits of Astragalus 500 mg Veg Capsules?
Based on proven scientific research
Immune cell activity modulationMild
Seasonal allergy symptom reliefMild
Cellular antioxidant supportMild
Good For:
What Are the Side Effects of NOW Foods Astragalus 500 mg Veg Capsules?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•Immunosuppressant therapy: astragalus can stimulate immune activity and counter medication effects
•Organ transplant recipients: immune stimulation increases the risk of graft rejection
•Pregnancy or breastfeeding: insufficient human safety data to establish fetal or infant safety
•Autoimmune disorders: immune stimulation may exacerbate conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or multiple sclerosis; use caution.
•Stop and get advice if: skin rash, itching, or hives: signs of an allergic hypersensitivity reaction
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Hypromellose (cellulose capsule)
Low RiskMagnesium stearate (vegetable source)
Low RiskStearic acid (vegetable source)
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in NOW Foods Astragalus 500 mg Veg Capsules?
Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus)
1 g (1,000 mg)
Hypromellose (cellulose capsule)
Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source)
Stearic Acid (vegetable source)
Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Astragalus 500 mg Veg Capsules compare to the research.
•Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus) — 2-3 g a day; Suppie has no studied range for it yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about NOW Foods Astragalus 500 mg Veg Capsules