Ginseng Complex
by NatureSmart · capsule · 75 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 66443 11932 6
- DSLD label 318141
- Serving 2 capsules
- 37 servings
Ginseng Complex by NatureSmart lists 8 ingredients, 8 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 30 mcg of vitamin B12, 300 mg of panax ginseng root extract, 50 mg of american ginseng root extract and 50 mg of chinese red ginseng root extract. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 24, 2024.
What is in Ginseng Complex?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 capsules. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin | 30 mcg | 500% | 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Panax ginseng Root Extract | 300 mg | Higher than 83% of 235 products listing ginseng (median 100 mg). | |
| Ginsenosidesstandardized to contain 2% ginsenosides | 6 mg | 59% of 54 products listing ginsenosides give more (median 11 mg). | |
| American Ginseng root extract | 50 mg | 81% of 235 products listing american ginseng give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Ginsenosidesstandardized to contain 5% ginsenosides | 2.5 mg | ||
| Chinese Red Ginseng Root Extractas Panax ginseng Root Extract | 50 mg | ||
| Ginsenosidesstandardized to contain 2% ginsenosides | 1 mg | ||
| Royal Jelly Concentrate | 2 mg | 95% of 242 products listing royal jelly give more (median 100 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 318141 (entered October 24, 2024), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 95% of the 242 products that print an amount of royal jelly list more than its 2 mg of royal jelly (median 100 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Ginseng Complex's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Super Ginseng Complex plus Royal JellyNature's Truth 3 shared, 55% alike
- Ginseng 500 mgWindmill Natural Vitamins 3 shared, 55% alike
- Ginseng Complex 1000 mgBest Naturals 4 shared, 54% alike
- Ginseng Complex with Royal JellyPuritan's Pride 4 shared, 52% alike
- Ultra Ginseng 500 mgNaturesPlus 2 shared, 50% alike
- Ginseng American, RootNature's Answer · off the market 2 shared, 50% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions: For adults, take two (2) capsules daily, preferably with a meal.
- Warnings
- Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you are taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- Avoid this product if you are allergic to bees or bee products. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
- Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No artificial color or flavor, no preservatives, no sugar, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
- Storage
- Store at room temperature.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 318141.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate.
How many labels does Ginseng Complex have?
One label is on file, entered on October 24, 2024.
- Label 318141 (current) Entered October 24, 2024 · on the market · 75 capsules · UPC 7 66443 11932 6
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names NatureSmart, LLC (manufacturer), Bohemia, NY. All NatureSmart products.