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Astragalus Dosage Guide

Evidence:Emerging
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General Dosage

500-1500mg standardized root extract daily

Maximum dose: No established upper limit; traditional use includes up to 30g dried root daily in decoctions

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 500-1500mg standardized root extract daily

Timing: Morning or divided into 2-3 doses; traditionally taken as a tonic between meals

Dosage by Condition

Daily immune tonic
500-1000mg extract dailyEmerging
Enhanced immune support
1000-1500mg extract dailyEmerging
Traditional TCM decoction
9-30g dried root simmered in waterEmerging

Upper limit: No established upper limit; traditional use includes up to 30g dried root daily in decoctions

Timing & Absorption

Morning or divided into 2-3 doses; traditionally taken as a tonic between meals

Can be taken with or without food.

Full Astragalus Guide

References

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  6. Meta-analysisLiu M, Di YM, May B, Zhang AL, et al. (2024). Renal protective effects and mechanisms of Astragalus membranaceus for diabetic kidney disease in animal models: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology. DOI PubMed
  7. Lin YQ, Yu F, Chen HJ, Deng YR, et al. (2024). Efficacy of astragalus combined with renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockers in the treatment of stage III diabetic nephropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. Renal failure. DOI PubMed
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