the benefits of a certain Asian supplement!!!!!!

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A certain soft drink put some ginseng into their drinks and I was wonder what the effect of ginseng were on a person so here is a link and I will out line a couple things for those of you who don't want to go to the link. http://nccam.nih.gov/health/asianginseng/ Treatment claims for Asian ginseng are numerous and include the use of the herb to support overall health and boost the immune system. Traditional and modern uses of ginseng include: Improving the health of people recovering from illness Increasing a sense of well-being and stamina, and improving both mental and physical performance Treating erectile dysfunction, hepatitis C, and symptoms related to menopause Lowering blood glucose and controlling blood pressure What the Science Says Some studies have shown that Asian ginseng may lower blood glucose. Other studies indicate possible beneficial effects on immune function. To date, research results on Asian ginseng are not conclusive enough to prove health claims associated with the herb. Only a handful of large clinical trials on Asian ginseng have been conducted. Most studies have been small or have had flaws in design and reporting. Some claims for health benefits have been based only on studies conducted in animals. NCCAM supports studies to better understand the use of Asian ginseng. Areas of recent NCCAM-funded research include Asian ginseng's interactions with other herbs and drugs and the herb's potential to treat chronic lung infection, impaired glucose tolerance, and Alzheimer's disease. Side Effects and Cautions When taken by mouth, ginseng is usually well tolerated. Some sources suggest that its use be limited to 3 months because of concerns about the development of side effects. The most common side effects are headaches and sleep and gastrointestinal problems. Asian ginseng can cause allergic reactions. There have been reports of breast tenderness, menstrual irregularities, and high blood pressure associated with Asian ginseng products, but these products' components were not analyzed, so effects may have been due to another herb or drug in the product. Asian ginseng may lower levels of blood sugar; this effect may be seen more in people with diabetes. Therefore, people with diabetes should use extra caution with Asian ginseng, especially if they are using medicines to lower blood sugar or taking other herbs, such as bitter melon and fenugreek, that are also thought to lower blood sugar. Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care. So after reading up on ginseng how many of you are willing to try it and see if you really get the effect it claims? And could it help diabetic that are diet controled and on no med to control thier sugar better? What are your thoughts?