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Full Spectrum Astragalus Extract 500 mg

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Astragalus 500 mg
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Score77
A substantial extract-plus-herb astragalus formula with clear amounts. Potency is still uncertain because species and standardization details are missing.
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Quantity:120 Tablet(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Immunity

Score 77

A substantial extract-plus-herb astragalus formula with clear amounts. Potency is still uncertain because species and standardization details are missing.
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$13.30($0.22 per serving)
Pure Formulas
$ 13.30
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$ 14.43
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$ 14.63
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$ 13.55
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Analysis

The serving combines 500 mg of astragalus root extract with 500 mg of additional astragalus material. That pairing provides substantial botanical weight, though the species and nature of the second astragalus ingredient are not explained.

The product supports a focused traditional approach to immune resilience without a proprietary blend. No extract ratio or active-marker percentage shows how the serving compares with standardized products.

The tablets fit users who prefer a full-spectrum extract-plus-herb formula. People seeking foundational immune nutrients or precise astragalus standardization may need another product.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a high-total astragalus serving
  • People who prefer extract plus whole herb
  • Tablet users focused on one botanical
Best for
  • Daily full-spectrum astragalus use
  • Longer-term immune-resilience routines
  • Avoiding proprietary blends

Pros

  • Provides a full extract amount
  • Adds separate astragalus material
  • Lists both botanical amounts clearly

Cons

  • Species is not identified
  • No extract ratio or marker percentage
  • Does not include foundational immune nutrients

Warnings

  • Astragalus may affect immune activity and can conflict with immunosuppressant medicines.
  • People managing autoimmune conditions should confirm suitability with their clinician.

Nutrient quality

79 High impact

A full root extract amount is disclosed, but species and marker standardization are missing. The supplied amount supports practical use for focused use.

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Ingredient transparency

79 High impact

The main active amounts are clearly listed, making the core formula possible to assess. Intake directions, non-active ingredients, and key botanical-quality details are absent from the supplied data.

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Customer satisfaction

68 High impact

The supplied average is very strong and the response volume is moderate. No detailed feedback is provided to assess recurring complaints or fit with the intended purpose.

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Value for money

80 High impact

Ingredient quality and serving efficiency support strong practical value. The formula compares favorably with many category alternatives.

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Goals

Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitB- Strength of SupportC- CoverageC+ Formula Quality

A substantial astragalus serving gives the product more credibility than a token herbal blend. The root and extract remain focused on a single botanical approach to immune resilience.

Missing species, extract ratio, and active-marker standardization limit confidence in potency and consistency. Human evidence is also less developed than for core immune nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc, or vitamin D.

Study evidence
Astragalus Supportive 16 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Calcium
65 mg
Astragalus root extract
500 mg
Astragalus
500 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Astragalus · 500 mg OverallScore68
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

A full extract serving is clearly listed, supporting practical dosing. The label names the root but omits the species, active-marker standardization, and organic or other purity certification. Cost efficiency is favorable for the disclosed extract amount.

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81 Performance

Astragalus Extract 500 mg

NOW
<p>Its 500 mg astragalus root extract identifies polysaccharides, making the main ingredient easier to assess than an uncharacterized herb amount. Compared with the original, that ingredient profile is better characterized or more closely aligned with immune support; the species and active-marker concentration remain unstated.</p>
78 Performance

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<p>Its label identifies an accepted astragalus species and the root source at 665 mg, making the botanical identity clearer. Compared with the original, that ingredient profile is better characterized or more closely aligned with immune support; no active-marker concentration is provided.</p>
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Astragalus Root 2000 mg

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<p>Its label identifies an accepted astragalus species and the root source at 2000 mg, making the botanical identity clearer. Compared with the original, that ingredient profile is better characterized or more closely aligned with immune support; no active-marker concentration is provided.</p>
78 Budget

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<p>Its focused astragalus root extract keeps the formula closely aligned with the original product’s main ingredient. Compared with the original, it lowers the serving cost while retaining relevant astragalus support, although the species and active-marker concentration remain unstated.</p>
74 Budget

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<p>Its clearly quantified astragalus keeps the formula relevant to the original product’s main herbal purpose. Compared with the original, it lowers the serving cost while retaining relevant astragalus support, although the species, plant part, and active-marker concentration remain unclear.</p>
67 Budget

Immune Renew

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<p>Its astragalus root extract and organic mushroom blend both identify polysaccharides, creating a broader immune-focused profile with useful marker detail. Compared with the original, it lowers the serving cost while retaining relevant astragalus support, although the blend is less focused, and the astragalus species and marker concentration are not stated.</p>
74 Value

Astragalus 500 mg

Nature's Answer
<p>Its astragalus root extract names astragalosides and is paired with additional whole astragalus, giving the formula a more clearly characterized herbal core. Compared with the original, similar serving economics and the disclosed ingredient profile create a useful quality-to-cost balance, although the label names the marker but does not state its concentration.</p>
76 Value

Astragalus 1000 mg

AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas
<p>Its focused astragalus extract preserves the original product’s main herbal purpose in a concise formula. Compared with the original, a lower serving cost and the disclosed ingredient profile create a useful quality-to-cost balance, although the species, plant part, and active-marker concentration remain unclear.</p>
75 Value

Astragalus 550 mg

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<p>Its 550 mg astragalus root powder provides a simple, focused herbal option without unrelated active ingredients. Compared with the original, a lower serving cost and the disclosed ingredient profile create a useful quality-to-cost balance, although it is not an identified standardized extract, so active strength is uncertain.</p>
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. [Effect of intravenous drip infusion of cyclophosphamide with high-dose Astragalus injection in treating lupus nephritis].
    Su L; Mao JC; Gu JH · Zhong xi yi jie he xue bao = Journal of Chinese integrative medicine · 2008
    Randomized trial43 participantsImmunity forAstragalus
  2. [Effect of compound astragalus recipe on lymphocyte subset, immunoglobulin and complements in patients with myasthenia gravia].
    Niu GH; Sun X; Zhang CM · Zhongguo Zhong xi yi jie he za zhi Zhongguo Zhongxiyi jiehe zazhi = Chinese journal of integrated traditional and Western medicine · 2010
    Randomized trial60 participantsImmunity forAstragalus
  3. Oral Astragalus (Huang qi) for preventing frequent episodes of acute respiratory tract infection in children.
    Su G; Chen X; Liu Z; Yang L; Zhang L; Stålsby Lundborg C; Wen Z; Guo X; Qin X; Liang J; Liu X · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2017
    Systematic reviewImmunity forAstragalus
  4. Astragalus polysaccharides combined with radiochemotherapy for cervical cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.
    Sun T; Zhao R; Zhang Y; Li D; Shan X; Tang X; Zheng Y · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025
    Meta-analysis776 participants9 studies pooledImmunity forAstragalus
  5. Astragalus mongholicus (Fisch.) Bge Improves Peripheral Treg Cell Immunity Imbalance in the Children With Viral Myocarditis by Reducing the Levels of miR-146b and miR-155.
    Zhang Z; Dai X; Qi J; Ao Y; Yang C; Li Y · Frontiers in pediatrics · 2020
    Randomized trial68 participantsImmunity forAstragalus
  6. [Clinical study on effect of Astragalus in efficacy enhancing and toxicity reducing of chemotherapy in patients of malignant tumor].
    Duan P; Wang ZM · Zhongguo Zhong xi yi jie he za zhi Zhongguo Zhongxiyi jiehe zazhi = Chinese journal of integrated traditional and Western medicine · 2003
    Randomized trial120 participantsImmunity forAstragalus
  7. [Modulatory effect of Astragalus membranaceus on Th1/Th2 cytokine in patients with herpes simplex keratitis].
    Mao SP; Cheng KL; Zhou YF · Zhongguo Zhong xi yi jie he za zhi Zhongguo Zhongxiyi jiehe zazhi = Chinese journal of integrated traditional and Western medicine · 2004
    Randomized trial168 participantsImmunity forAstragalus