VioGenesis Astragalus membranaceus Moench Complex is a dietary supplement that combines Astragalus membranaceus Moench root powder with a standardised Astragalus membranaceus Moench root extract. Astragalus is one of the world’s most important and popular adaptogenic herbs. It has been used for centuries, primarily to support physical and mental wellbeing and help invigorate the body.

The term “Moench” is used in botany in honour of the German botanist Conrad Moench and identifies the authentic species among more than 2,000 species of astragalus. This species is native to northern China and Mongolia and is also known as Astragalus mongholicus. Each capsule of VioGenesis Astragalus membranaceus Moench Complex contains 400 mg of Astragalus membranaceus root powder, providing 80 mg of polysaccharides.

In plants such as Astragalus membranaceus, polysaccharides have potent antioxidant properties, helping protect cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals.* In addition, the product contains 40 mg of Astragalus membranaceus root extract, providing 5 mg of astragaloside IV and 2 mg of cycloastragenol.

Astragaloside IV and cycloastragenol are important bioactive compounds in astragalus and have been studied for their relationship with telomerase activity.** Astragalus contributes to the normal function of the immune system and the maintenance of normal blood microcirculation, as well as physical and mental wellbeing. It also has antioxidant, tonic and adaptogenic properties.*

The product is manufactured in Germany in accordance with strict GMP standards. It is suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and is free from genetically modified organisms (GMO-free), allergens and gluten. *The above information about the product’s ingredients is based on health claims currently under evaluation by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). **The above information about the product’s ingredients has not been evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and is based on a literature review.