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Asian Ginseng and Eleuthero in GlucoZen: Two Roots, Small Shares
GlucoZen's blend lists two ginseng-type roots: eleuthero in fifth place, at most 40 mg per 1 mL, and Asian ginseng in twelfth, at most about 17 mg. Research on Asian ginseng for blood sugar is inconclusive and conflicting, and human studies of eleuthero are limited. Ginseng may affect blood clotting, and eleuthero raised digoxin levels in a case report.
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The numbers
How much ginseng is in GlucoZen?
No amount is printed for either root. Their places in the 200 mg blend set the ceilings: eleuthero is fifth, so at most 40 mg per serving, and Asian ginseng is twelfth, so at most about 17 mg.
The rule behind this is simple. Blend ingredients are listed from heaviest to lightest (FDA, Labeling guide), so the one in place k can weigh no more than 200 divided by k. Real amounts may be far smaller. That is our math from the label, not a lab test.
| Measure | Eleuthero | Asian ginseng |
|---|---|---|
| Label name | Eleuthero (root) extract (Eleutherococcus Senticosus) | Asian Ginseng (root) extract (Panax Ginseng) |
| Place in the blend | 5 of 22 | 12 of 22 |
| Most per 1 mL | 40 mg | About 17 mg |
| Most per day | 80 mg | About 33 mg |
| Extract strength | Not published | Not published |
Every other ingredient and its place is listed on the ingredients page.
Two different plants
Is eleuthero the same as Asian ginseng?
No. Eleuthero is often sold as Siberian ginseng (MSKCC, Siberian ginseng), but its Latin name, Eleutherococcus senticosus, shows it is a different plant from Panax ginseng. Research on one does not carry over to the other.
Asian ginseng
Panax ginseng root. Some evidence suggests it might lower blood sugar, but diabetes research is inconclusive and conflicting (NCCIH, Asian ginseng). Insomnia is its most common side effect.
Eleuthero
Eleutherococcus senticosus root, also called Siberian ginseng. Human studies are quite limited, and lab data on blood sugar are conflicting (MSKCC, Siberian ginseng). A case report links it to raised digoxin levels.
Eleuthero sits higher in the list, so it may weigh more than Asian ginseng. The label does not say by how much.
Research
Does Asian ginseng lower blood sugar?
The evidence does not settle it. NCCIH says some evidence suggests Asian ginseng might lower blood sugar, but research on blood sugar control in diabetes is inconclusive and conflicting (NCCIH, Asian ginseng).
NCCIH also advises people with diabetes to talk with their provider before using it (NCCIH, Asian ginseng). A product holding at most about 17 mg per serving has even less to go on, since studies used their own doses and preparations.
The ADA's 2026 Standards of Care say herb and spice supplements are not recommended for blood sugar benefit (ADA, Standards of Care 2026). Both roots fall in that group.
Evidence ladder
How strong is the evidence for ginseng and blood sugar?
Ginseng sits with chromium and gymnema on a low rung. Watch the bars climb.
- 4Guidelines and large trials
- 3Several trials
- 2Small human trials
- 1Lab and animal studies
- GlucoZen's blendNo trials found(FDA, Dietary supplements Q&A)
- Chromium, gymnema, ginsengSmall, mixed trials(NIH ODS, Chromium) (LiverTox, Gymnema) (NCCIH, Asian ginseng)
- Metformin (prescription)Large trial: 31% lower risk(NIDDK, DPP)
- Lifestyle programLarge trial: 58% lower risk(NIDDK, DPP) (CDC, National DPP)
Higher means stronger evidence for preventing or managing type 2 diabetes. In the Diabetes Prevention Program, the lifestyle program beat metformin; no supplement was tested.
Small, mixed trials sit well below the large trials behind lifestyle programs and metformin. No trial has tested GlucoZen itself. The comparison of blood sugar options puts these side by side.
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What does eleuthero do in GlucoZen?
There is no clear answer. Memorial Sloan Kettering states that studies in humans are quite limited and that more research is needed on its usefulness and safety (MSKCC, Siberian ginseng).
Laboratory data on eleuthero and blood sugar point in different directions (MSKCC, Siberian ginseng). Lab data come from test tubes and animals, which rank at the bottom of the evidence ladder. Ginseng-type roots are often marketed for energy. The GlucoZen label makes no energy claim, and none of our sources show an energy effect at a dose this small.
- Fifth in the blend, at most 40 mg per serving.
- Human studies: quite limited.
- Main flag: digoxin, a heart medicine.
Safety
What are the side effects of ginseng in GlucoZen?
Insomnia is the most common side effect of Asian ginseng, and short-term use of up to 6 months appears safe for most people, per NCCIH (NCCIH, Asian ginseng). GlucoZen also contains guarana and green tea, both caffeine sources, so trouble sleeping could have more than one cause. See guarana and caffeine.
Asian ginseng may interfere with blood clotting (NCCIH, Asian ginseng). Eleuthero raised serum digoxin in a case report and can cause falsely high digoxin test results (MSKCC, Siberian ginseng). If you take a blood thinner or digoxin, ask your clinician before use.
NCCIH notes oral Asian ginseng during pregnancy may be unsafe (NCCIH, Asian ginseng), and the GlucoZen label already says it is not for pregnant or nursing mothers. The full list of cautions is on the side effects page.
Profile
Asian ginseng and eleuthero in GlucoZen at a glance
| Label name | Asian Ginseng (root) extract (Panax Ginseng), Eleuthero (root) extract |
|---|---|
| What it is | Panax ginseng root; Eleutherococcus senticosus root |
| Type | Root herbs |
| Position on the label | 12 and 5 of 22 in the blend |
| Amount per serving | Not printed (at most about 17 mg and 40 mg) |
| What research shows | Ginseng's blood sugar research is inconclusive and conflicting; eleuthero's human studies are limited |
| Strength of evidence | Inconclusive |
| Why it is in the formula (brand view) | Marketed for energy and blood sugar |
| Main caution | Ginseng may affect blood clotting; eleuthero raised digoxin levels in a case report. Insomnia is common. |
FAQ
GlucoZen ginseng FAQ
Is Siberian ginseng the same as Asian ginseng?
No. Siberian ginseng is eleuthero, Eleutherococcus senticosus, a different plant from Asian ginseng, Panax ginseng. GlucoZen lists both: eleuthero fifth and Asian ginseng twelfth in its 200 mg blend.
Does ginseng raise or lower blood sugar?
Some evidence suggests Asian ginseng might lower blood sugar, but NCCIH calls the research in diabetes inconclusive and conflicting. Lab data on eleuthero are also conflicting. People with diabetes should check with their provider first.
Can ginseng keep you awake at night?
It can. Insomnia is the most common side effect of Asian ginseng, according to NCCIH. GlucoZen also contains guarana and green tea, which add caffeine in an amount the label does not print.
Is ginseng safe with blood thinners?
Ask your clinician first. NCCIH says Asian ginseng may interfere with blood clotting. Guarana, also in GlucoZen, may raise bleeding risk with blood thinners, so the two together are worth a conversation.
Does eleuthero interact with digoxin?
It may. Memorial Sloan Kettering reports a case in which Siberian ginseng raised serum digoxin levels, and it can make digoxin blood tests read falsely high. Anyone on digoxin should ask before taking GlucoZen.
How long can you safely take Asian ginseng?
NCCIH says short-term use of up to 6 months appears safe for most people. Longer use has less data. That figure refers to ginseng alone, not to GlucoZen's full 22-ingredient blend.
How much Asian ginseng is in GlucoZen drops?
The label does not say. Asian ginseng is twelfth of 22 in a 200 mg blend, so each 1 mL holds at most about 17 mg, and two servings a day hold at most about 33 mg. The true amount could be lower.
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