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Here's a most interesting conversation I'm engaged in on another board. This person is using ZRT Labs saliva testing on Test boosters much like I did on Adaptogen N. His observations about young vs. aged Ginseng are very interesting:


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Thanks, the only thing I'll add is that the quality of a herb is really important. A good example would be ginseng, young ginseng does zip for me, 6-year old ginseng puts wild horses into me. To be honest I find 6-year old ginseng too strong because it disrupts concerntration but its the best pre-workout supplement.

John, I think you said the Ginseng in Burn It Up is aged for up to 10yrs, with avg being 6-7. Is that correct?

That's right, Rob.

Top-of-the-line Red, aged 7-11 years on average.

My understanding is that it's almost like a Master Distiller managing barrels of well aged bourbon... each rack house and each barrel will age uniquely and there is an artful science to knowing what and when to blend.

The red we have sourced could be compared to a small batch, super premium scotch or bourbon, to draw the comparison.

We're sticklers on highly active herbs, of course, and the poster is spot on with white vs. red ginseng.

Korean red ginseng is widely regarded as the single most effective variety of red ginseng, and for good reason; No other form of red ginseng can match Korean red ginseng with its plethora of vitamins, virtual cornucopia of essential oils, wealth of vital minerals, as well as its multitude of essential enzymes and superabundance of amino acids that every healthy body needs for optimal performance. While all of those benefits might seem intangible or even nebulous at first glance, the results of regular usage are indeed noteworthy: improved metabolism, greater stamina, prolonged endurance, increased mental clarity, as well as decidedly positive sexual side effects.

The unique soil found in the verdant Korean peninsula which has fostered countless generations of red ginseng is particularly rich, teeming with active elements that owe much to the weather of the region, but also the unique local geology angeography. This mineral wealth is transferred to the plants that grow there, including Korean red ginseng. The rare density of active elements offers innumerable health benefits at the price of a lengthy maturation period of approximately 6 years.

In addition to the long period it takes Korean red ginseng to reach maturity, there are numerous other requirements which must be met in order for the plant to properly thrive. One example is its ten year harvest cycle. The difficulty and cost of properly cultivating Korean red ginseng is considerably higher than most other forms of ginseng.

Any single key benefit would probably be worth all the difficulties involved with properly tending and preparing Korean red ginseng, however, most people can most readily benefit from the sheer volume of concentrated vitamins contained in Korean red ginseng. Almost every culture on the face of the planet suffers from a widespread and acute vitamin deficiency amongst their population due to the limited selection of inexpensive food that is produceable in the region. Americans, for instance, are often found to be sorely lacking in their vitamin D intake, while citizens of the United Kingdom often have diets short in vitamin C. Most medical doctors prescribe expensive multi-vitamins as a solution, but Korean red ginseng with its other benefits is a vastly superior choice.

Another key advantage is accelerated metabolism, which not only helps reduce unhealthy and unsightly fat, but can offer substantial improvements to both stamina and endurance. These benefits work together to increase the merit of Korean red ginseng further by making the consumer feel as if they always have plenty of energy. The cumulative effect of these benefits is that consumers of Korean red ginseng have an abundance of energy which in turn enables them to better capitalize on their newfound stamina and longer endurance. The net result is typically accelerated weight loss without the associated feelings of hunger, or physical and mental exhaustion.

Those not immediately interested in the physical benefits of Korean red ginseng may be more interested in the mental boons that Korean red ginseng products offer. The potent combination of enzymes, amino acids, and vitamins result in dramatic improvements to memory as well as mental focus. These gains can be had with any preparation of Korean red ginseng, however most anecdotal and scientific evidence indicates that tea preparations are the most advantageous for those seeking to increase their mental acumen or simply retain their keen mental faculties.

The last major benefit to using Korean red ginseng is that it plays an active role in the effective treatment male erectile dysfunction. After all, potions and teas made from Korean red ginseng have been used for countless generations throughout Asia as a male aphrodisiac.

While most of the supporting evidence for the benefits of Korean red ginseng remains anecdotal, the fact that it has been a mainstay of various medical traditions for generations has garnered it substantial global interest. Medical practitioners from various countries are making daily discoveries which more often than not validate the uses of traditional medicine from various Asian cultures.

...and a somewhat OT video for those interested in the Master Distillers art- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yZBO8RdvQc

This is the company that makes the highly acclaimed, historically heralded Van Winkle and W.L. Weller brands today, for reference.

I think I learned more about Ginseng in that one post then I have in all of my prior reading

Seriously, I dismissed this stuff long ago after trying several brands. Obviously, I missed something. Looking forward to the new Burn It Up!

I was once of the same thought pattern, Rob.

As we allude to, the U.S. market is full of junk/pseudo products called "ginseng" that really have little to no legitimate right to the handle - thus, many people who have tried those items think, "oh, that stuff doesn't do anything" (and it's true enough for those specific fakes and pretenders).

It's not unlike the Yohimbe market, or whey for instance, and so many other areas where big companies focus on nothing but slick ads and hype while knowingly using inert and ineffective materials in product production.

~sigh~

We focus on "legitimate products only", and strive for repeat customers who find "real results" with our products, stay with us for decades and spread the good word to friends and family. It's an entirely different business model from the one time rip off based on BS hype so commonly seen in this industry, unfortunately.