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Purchased this to assist with energy. It provided none.
450mg (One Capsule)
Flexible
With Or Without Food
1-2 Times Daily
Traditional inspiration meets modern formulation.
PanaMAX is a novel ginseng formulation that provides balanced energy and alertness, while also promoting a sense of calm.* Our inspiration was a traditional Chinese formula called "Shengmai San." PanaMAX contains both root and leaf extracts of Panax ginseng to provide a very balanced ginsenoside profile, and Schisandra chinensis, which significantly increases the bioavailability of the ginsenosides. Paired together, you get all the ginsenosides in the Panax ginseng plant in a highly-absorbable form.*
PanaMAX Optimized Ginseng Capsules are made in the USA with US and imported ingredients. PanaMAX Optimized Ginseng is gluten free, non-GMO and made with all natural ingredients.
A few years ago, we started looking into Panax ginseng and decided to acquire 3 different types of ginseng extracts. These were a ginseng root extract, a ginseng leaf extract and a fermented panax ginseng extract called GS15-4. Many of us around the office started to form preferences for each of the Panax ginsengs.
For example, if you need a quick pick me up, GS15-4 ginseng is great because it is pre-metabolized and kicks in quickly.* Furthermore, you can easily use it sublingually due to its rapid absorption and mild taste. The effects of GS15-4 ginseng are balanced but lean towards the energizing side of the spectrum and provide a subtle mood-brightening effect.*
Our ginseng root extract, on the other hand, leans more towards the calming side of the spectrum.* The Panax ginseng root extract, provides an uplifting yet calming effect that can melt stress away while providing a stable and happy mood.* The Panax ginseng leaf extract, however, is the complete polar opposite of the Panax ginseng root extract and the GS15-4 ginseng extract, and acts more like a stimulant than the other Panax ginseng extracts.* The Panax ginseng leaf became a favorite among those looking for some added energy, clarity and motivation.* That being said, it sacrificed the stress support and balancing effects of the Panax ginseng root extract and the GS15-4 ginseng extract. Instead of providing a gentle lift, the ginseng leaf extract is a little bit pushier and brings on a more abrupt increase in mood.* This is when we decided to investigate exactly what we were extracting with each extract and below are the results from this investigation:
Compound Name | Ginseng Leaf Amount (%) | Ginseng Root Amount (%) |
Ginsenoside Rg1 | 9.704 | 0.323 |
Ginsenoside Re | 21.184 | 0.823 |
Ginsenoside Rb1 | 1.592 | 1.982 |
Ginsenoside Rc | 2.72 | 1.679 |
Ginsenoside Rb2 | 3.099 | 1.36 |
Ginsenoside Rd | 12.046 | 1.503 |
As can be see in the chart above, the ginseng leaf is very high in three of the six tested Ginsenosides (Rg1, Re, Rd), whereas in contrast, it is fairly low in the remaining three ginsenosides (Rb1, Rc, Rb2). The ginseng root on the other hand had a much more balanced ginsenoside profile, albeit much lower than the ginseng leaf extract. To put it into perspective a little bit more, there is a large gap between the highest present ginsenoside (Re) and the lowest present ginsenoside (Rb1) in the ginseng leaf extract. Ginsenoside Re is present at a concentration more than 13 X higher than ginsenoside Rb1 in the leaf extract.
In comparison to the root extract, there is a comparatively small gap between the highest present ginsenoside (Rb1) and the lowest present ginsenoside (Rg1). Ginsenoside Rb1 is present at a concentration of about 6 X higher than ginsenoside Rg1 in the root extract. This is likely part of the reason why the ginseng root extract has a more comprehensive and balanced effect in comparison to the ginseng leaf extract.*
The ginseng leaf extract, however, does provide a better boost to energy and mood so we decided to see if we could combine the two:*
Compound Name | Ginseng Leaf Amount (%) | Ginseng Root Amount (%) | Combination Amount (%) |
Ginsenoside Rg1 | 9.704 | 0.323 | 5.0135 |
Ginsenoside Re | 21.184 | 0.823 | 11.003 |
Ginsenoside Rb1 | 1.592 | 1.982 | 1.787 |
Ginsenoside Rc | 2.72 | 1.679 | 2.199 |
Ginsenoside Rb2 | 3.099 | 1.36 | 2.2295 |
Ginsenoside Rd | 12.046 | 1.503 | 6.774 |
As can be seen in the chart above, the combination of the ginseng leaf and the ginseng root extracts, yields a much more balanced ginsenoside profile than just the ginseng leaf on its own. Now, the difference between the lowest and highest present ginsenoside is much lower, with the lowest ginsenoside (Rb1) being present at a concentration of about 6 X lower than the highest present ginsenoside (Re). This is similar to the ratios seen in the balanced ginseng root extract and in fact, the combination of the two yields an energizing, mood boosting and balancing stack!*
After all of this research into ginsenosides, we also discovered that one of our favorite herbal supplements, Schisandra chinensis, can significantly boost the absorption of ginsenosides. Schisandra chinensis on its own has a pleasant mood elevating, energizing yet also calming effect, a perfect compliment to Panax ginseng in our opinion.* By combining ginseng leaf, ginseng root and Schisandra chinensis extracts, we found that we created a very balanced ginseng extract that fully embodies what a ginseng extract should be.* We decided to call this extract Panamax and we hope you like it as much as we do!
As a dietary supplement, take 1 PanaMAX Optimized Ginseng capsule up to 2 times daily.
To gain more insight, read the PanaMAX Optimized Ginseng reviews and user experiences below.
Natrium Health offers PanaMAX Optimized Ginseng capsules in your choice of a 60 count or 120 count jar. Natrium Health's Panax Ginseng and Schisandra chinensis extracts have been lab tested for product purity and identity.
Natrium Health is the sister brand of Nootropics Depot.
Natrium Health's mission is to not only bring out novel products made from the highest quality natural ingredients, but to advance the analytical testing and quality control standards for the entire supplement industry. We believe all customers deserve to know that the supplements that they are taking have been thoroughly tested, and that the product is what it states it is on the label. We feel the current industry standard is woefully inadequate. Do you feel comfortable with the bare minimum GMP guidelines? We certainly don’t. This is why Natrium Health holds itself to a higher standard. We not only test every single batch of ingredients used in our products, but we ensure that they are the correct plant species, plant part, extraction method, and that they contain the appropriate amount of standardized active ingredients. On top of that, we test for heavy metals, pesticides, and allergens. We work tirelessly to ensure that the Natrium Health product you are taking is of the highest quality possible.
To learn more, visit the Natrium Health website.
*Attention: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
Purchased this to assist with energy. It provided none.
Although this does a wonderful job at mellowing out stimulation, it also makes me very tired. I’ve napped within 2 hours over half the time I’ve taken it. In a cognitive boost stack like advertised it is a big no.
I take this alongside Magnesium Threonate, B Complex Vitamin, Nigella Sativa and Bacopa to create a perfect cognitive environment for my work. I’m a server at a fast paced restaurant and this is a crucial part of my stack. Taken alone, it really helps my mood while giving me a clear mind and motivation to carry out multiple tasks without being overwhelmed. Highly recommend to anyone sensitive to caffeine or stimulants in general.
I think this stuff is pretty good. It's on the pricey side but for good reason. I love this when combined with Sabroxy, Caffeine, and L-Theanine. It also helps mitigate stimulant crashes when taken later in the day.
Did not perform as advertised... I noticed no positive effects
Been using this for about two weeks now and have noticed several peculiar effects. I'm not a medical expert so your mileage may vary, but this is what I found: Good: Enhanced libido and sensations, ability to last longer. Improved blood flow Calmess, less anxiousness Almost a walking meditative-like state Bad: Tiredness, feeling of heavy eyes Just feel like doing whatever I'm doing at the moment. (Slightly impaired executive function). Could be good or bad, depending on what your doing. I recommend it
Noticable reduction in stress while still retaining energy, almost hard to work without taking this. I occasionally stack this with chocamine
Ordered this for the second time and I’m really grateful for the amount of calm it’s given me. In my country ginseng is very popular but over-commercialized, expensive, and of questionable quality. I never feel like I need to second guess when ordering from you guys, always grateful.
Another great product from ND. Excellent for clean energy and uplifting mood. One of the best Ginseng products on the market!
I feel bad for everyone who doesnt have access to nutraceuticals of this quality honestly
I believe I saw noticeable improvements in energy and mood. But for a fact I saw an increase in libido and ability in getting and maintaining a solid errection. I will use again in the future.
I really love nootropicsdepot and their formulation but this one had a bad effect. I guess I should have known, I tried the Ginseng sample pack and only the leaf extract made me feel bad. This PanaMax contains a mix of ginsengs and schisandra but it includes leaf extract. I had hoped the mix evened things out but no. Since my body responds really poorly to ginseng leaf extract I felt consistently tired and drowsy, feeling very sleepy by 9-10PM. The opposite of what I expect of an energising product really. I do not blame the formulation. I guess ginseng leaf in any formula is once and for all -not- for me.
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