Ginsenoside Rg3

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Also known as:  GRg3

 

Description

Ginsenoside Rg3 is a type of Ginsenoside.

 

Health Benefits of Ginsenoside Rg3

Immune System

 Ginsenoside Rg3 may prevent the of Cancer - Colon cells to other regions of the body (especially to the Lungs).  [1]

 Ginsenoside Rg3 may prevent the of Melanoma cells to other regions of the body (especially to the Lungs).  [2]

 

Ginsenoside Rg3 may Enhance the Function of these Substances

Prescribed Medications

 Ginsenoside Rg3 may enhance the uptake of Mitomycin C (an Anti-Cancer Pharmaceutical Drug) into tumor Cells (thereby allowing lower dosages of Mitomycin C to be utilized in the treatment of Cancer). 

 

Ginsenoside Rg3 may Counteract the Toxic Effects of these Substances

Aldehydes

 Ginsenoside Rg3 may inhibit the formation of Malondialdehyde.  [3]

 

Amino Acids

 Ginsenoside Rg3 may protect Neurons from the toxic excitotoxin effects of excessive Glutamic Acid.  [4]

 

Herbal Source of Ginsenoside Rg3

 Ginsenoside Rg3 is a constituent of American Ginseng and Korean Ginseng.

 

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