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Astragalus

TCM tonic with immune-stimulating and CKD-supportive evidence.

Immune Function (alias)Kidney HealthInfection Support

Overview

TCM tonic with immune-stimulating and CKD-supportive evidence.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Astragalosides upregulate T-cell function; nephroprotective in animal models.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Reduces proteinuria in CKD (Chinese trials)

        Limited evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
          Rare
            Serious

              Drug interactions

              Immunosuppressants
              May counteract.
              moderate

              Safety & non-supplemental interactions

              Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

              Avoid if you are
              • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
              • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)

              Supplement interactions

              Pairs well with

              None listed.

              Avoid combining with

              No specific avoidances listed.

              Dosing & bioavailability

              Typical dose
              500–1000 mg standardized
              With food?
              Optional

              Where to buy

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              Practitioner-grade · NSF tested

              Scientific evidence (8)

              Systematic reviewIntegr Cancer Ther · 2003

              Astragalus and immune function

              Block KI, Mead MN

              Review of astragalus in immune modulation.

              Key findings

              Improved immune markers and reduced chemotherapy side effects.

              Open study
              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

              PubMed: Astragalus — Reduces proteinuria in CKD

              Live PubMed search

              Live results for "Astragalus Reduces proteinuria in CKD" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.

              Key findings

              Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Astragalus and "Reduces proteinuria in CKD". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.

              Open study
              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

              PubMed: Astragalus — randomized controlled trial

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              Live results for "Astragalus randomized controlled trial" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.

              Key findings

              Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Astragalus and "randomized controlled trial". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.

              Open study
              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

              PubMed: Astragalus — meta-analysis

              Live PubMed search

              Live results for "Astragalus meta-analysis" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.

              Key findings

              Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Astragalus and "meta-analysis". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.

              Open study
              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

              PubMed: Astragalus — pharmacokinetics

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              Live results for "Astragalus pharmacokinetics" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.

              Key findings

              Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Astragalus and "pharmacokinetics". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

              PubMed: Astragalus — safety adverse events

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              Live results for "Astragalus safety adverse events" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.

              Key findings

              Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Astragalus and "safety adverse events". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.

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              Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

              PubMed: Astragalus — dose response

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              Live results for "Astragalus dose response" across the PubMed/MEDLINE peer-reviewed index.

              Key findings

              Opens current human and preclinical literature matching Astragalus and "dose response". Filter by RCT, meta-analysis, or year on the results page.

              Open study
              Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

              Google Scholar: Astragalus — clinical evidence

              Live Scholar search

              Cross-database citation index for Astragalus as it relates to "clinical evidence".

              Key findings

              Includes preprints, theses, and journal articles. Useful for tracking citation counts and follow-on work.

              Open study
              Educational use only. This profile is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement, especially if you take prescription medication or have a chronic condition.