Meta Information
ID:eleuthero
Name:Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)
Schema Version:1.5
Alternate Names
- Siberian Ginseng
- Eleutherococcus senticosus
Intervention Type
therapeutic_agent
Expected Cost Mean
Low Cost:
10
High Cost:
30
Cost Type:
monthly
Description:
Widely available over-the-counter herbal supplement; not covered by insurance.
Summary
Eleuthero is an adaptogenic herb whose active compounds, eleutherosides, are thought to improve the body's resilience to physical and mental stressors. From a healthspan perspective, its primary value lies in potentially mitigating the chronic physiological strain of stress, supporting immune function, and reducing fatigue, rather than directly targeting core aging pathways.
Purpose
Adaptogen for stress resilience, immune support, and physical endurance.
Drug Class
Drugs In Class
Empty Array
Impact
Score:
3.8
Justification:
Primarily supports stress resilience; lacks direct evidence for extending lifespan or healthspan.
Evidence
Grade:
B
Score:
5.5
Justification:
Human trials exist for performance and stress, but lack long-term healthspan data.
Safety
Score:
3.2
Justification:
Generally well-tolerated but may interact with certain medications like anticoagulants or digoxin.
Flags
- May interact with anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), digoxin, and diabetes medications.
- Can affect blood pressure; use with caution if you have hypertension.
- Avoid taking close to bedtime as it may interfere with sleep in sensitive individuals.
Verdict
A low-risk adaptogen for stress resilience, not a primary longevity agent.
Created
2026-04-26T18:05:09.655764Z
Model
Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)
Delivery
Route:
oral
Scope:
- systemic
Indication
Focus:
healthspan
Description:
Eleuthero is an adaptogenic herb whose active compounds, eleutherosides, are thought to improve the body's resilience to physical and mental stressors. From a healthspan perspective, its primary value...
Typical Protocol
- Take 300-1200 mg of standardized extract daily, often cycled for 6-8 weeks on, 1-2 weeks off.