Astragalus contains many compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Preclinical studies suggest they may help keep your heart healthy by:
The benefits of astragalus and its compounds in cardiovascular disease mostly comes from lab and animal research. However, there have been some small clinical trials. These include:
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12-month clinical study.(54) 154 women past menopause with metabolic syndrome (including high blood pressure) randomly divided into 3 groups:(54)
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Higher doses of astragalus significantly improved function in the left ventricle of the heart compared to control group.(54) |
12-month clinical study.(167) 119 patients with hypertension and metabolic syndrome, randomly divided in 3 groups:(167)
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Small doses of astragalus over the long term (at least a year) may protect kidneys and arteries from damage caused by high blood pressure.(167) |
2-week clinical study.(168) 122 elderly patients with hypertension, randomly divided in 2 groups:(168)
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Astragalus significantly improved 2 important indicators of damage in the arteries of elderly people with high blood pressure.(168, 169) |
12-month clinical study.(170) 206 patients ages 18-60 years old with hypertension and metabolic syndrome, randomly divided in 3 groups:(170)
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In women, astragalus intake was linked to significantly better results in:(170)
Total cholesterol and one indicator of arterial disease improved in men. Interestingly the protective effect of astragalus was better in female patients.(170) |
10 to 20-day clinical study.(171) 190 patients with unstable angina, randomly divided in 3 groups:(171)
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At the higher dosage, astragalus:(171)
Results showed astragalus was more effective than conventional treatment by itself (or with placebo).(171) |
28-week double-blind, randomized, controlled, crossover clinical study.(172) 40 patients with metabolic syndrome, randomly divided in 2 groups:(172)
After a 3-week period with no treatment (washout period), the groups' treatments were switched for another 12 weeks.(172) |
Compared to when patients were taking placebo, the astragalus compound showed the following beneficial cardiovascular effects:(172)
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