AstraGin®: Enhanced Nutrient Absorption & Gut Health
1. What Is AstraGin®?
AstraGin® is a patented, water-extracted blend of Astragalus membranaceus and Panax notoginseng. Company data indicate it upregulates key intestinal transporters (SGLT1, PEPT1), enhancing the uptake of amino acids, glucose, and micronutrients in humans.
2. Clinically Demonstrated Benefits
2.1 Enhanced Amino Acid Uptake
A randomized, double-blind study (50 mg/day AstraGin®) demonstrated a 30% increase in plasma essential amino acids following a protein bolus, versus placebo.
2.2 Improved Vitamin & Mineral Absorption
A pilot trial in healthy adults (50 mg AstraGin® + 100 mg vitamin C) showed a 25% rise in plasma ascorbate at 2 hours versus control.
2.3 Gut-Barrier Integrity Support
Preclinical Caco-2 cell studies confirmed AstraGin® upregulates tight-junction proteins (occludin, claudin-1), supporting gut lining function.
3. Optimal Dosage & Timing
3.1 Dose
25–50 mg AstraGin® per day
3.2 Timing
With meals or protein shakes to maximize transporter upregulation.
4. Safety & Side Effects
AstraGin® is GRAS-certified and well tolerated up to 100 mg/day. No serious adverse events reported; occasional mild GI upset may occur.
5. Where to Find AstraGin® in Maxine’s Burn
- Sip N Burn: 50 mg AstraGin® per serving.
- Crea Burn: AstraGin® enhances creatine and amino-acid uptake.
