Life Extension – Standardized Cistanche
Immune Senescence Protection
Standardized Cistanche provides powerful support against immune senescence.
Scientists have discovered that the echinacoside compound found in Cistanche plant extract stimulates the development of naive T cells and leads to a lower amount of memory T cells, thereby creating a more balanced immune response. Cistanche also increases natural killer (NK) cell activity—resulting in a 15% life span increase in animal research.
A 12-week human study of a dietary supplement containing standardized Cistanche resulted in impressive gains in immune factors after supplementation. Subjects had significant improvements, including an 11.7% increase in natural killer (NK) cell activity and a 20.2% improvement in the ratio of CD4 to CD8 cells. An increased CD4/CD8 ratio is indicative of healthy, youthful immune function.
For those seeking the effects of Cistanche only, Life Extension has created a standalone Standardized Cistanche that contains the same echinacosides as in the Immune Senescence Protection Formula.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
The purpose or benefit of cistanche is to combat immune senescence or a weakened aging immune system. Cistanche, derived from a plant extract, helps restore aging immune function to reduce the risk of infection and inflammation. The ingredients listed on the label are only cistanche extract and vitamin C. The capsule size is very small which makes it easy to swallow. There is no bitter taste. Only one capsule is needed per day. Good quality product from Life Extension.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
wonderful quality supplement. I feel more energized taking this and I’m glad the ingredients are simple. it’s 1 month supply, a bit pricey but worth it
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
This is a very good product. The ingredient is standardized to contain 22% echinacosides which is great! Other than that, Life extension is a quality brand. Recommended. Will buy again.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
30 good quality capsules taken daily, easy to swallow, no aftertaste of the ingredients and a good clean product in a small blue container with no fuss overall it’s too early to talk about the benefits so far due to my first course only but would definitely buy from Ecosupplements again.
TheRedWanderer (verified owner) –
ordered and took Cistanche. It didn’t seem to do anything to me at all, and I had taken both forms. I also did the typical dose modification, as well as checked the purity of the source, etc. I am posting this simply because Ecosupplements strikes me as an echo chamber of positive anecdotal reports. I hope a draw is, at the very least, worthy of consideration. Although I am fully aware of the studies on this substance that claim such benefits, I received absolutely none of the reported benefits. Don’t forget to give my review a thumbs up. Thanks for taking the time to read. Good day to all !
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
The Ingredients, Cistanche, an important Chinese herbal medicine, is a plant found in deserts and known for its sterone-boosting properties, among other benefits like reducing inflammation and protecting brain function. I can’t say if it works for sure, but scientifically there’s been a lot of research into supporting senescence cells and it looks really positive, so I’m hoping for the best. The pill size is easy to swallow.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
added Cistanche to my anti-aging stack due to increased natural killer (NK) cell activity. In a 12-week human study, subjects showed an 11.7% increase in natural killer (NK) cell activity and a 20.2% increase in the ratio of CD4 cells to CD8 cells – these are indications of healthy and youthful immune function. Additionally, there has been a 15% increase in lifespan in animal research with Cistanche.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
It’s not the most powerful cistanche you’ll find. Unfortunately, this is the only one we have here at Ecosupplements. Generally, powdered extracts, where you can consume larger amounts, are the ones with the best results reported by users. Yet the provenance and quality vary greatly from product to product, to the point that some seem like placebos and others have a significant positive impact on your life.
Guest customer (verified owner) –
Ethanolic extract of Cistanche tubulosa has significant life-extending effects. That was enough to convince me to try it. Only time will tell if it works well, so it cannot be confirmed at this time. Small bottle and expensive but hard to get on the market because few companies produce it. You can buy the dried plant itself from China on ebay, but then you have to know how to make an extract. Has been used in China for many, many years in TCM, so maybe there could be some evidence of whether or not it works in terms of impact on longevity.
Ecosupplements customer (verified owner) –
bought Horny Goat Weed and Cistanche to test. Taking Cistanche on weekends and Horny Goat Week on weekdays is sure to change my mental state, heightening my senses, like a sweet coffee. Slight increase in perception. Everyone would be affected differently, some other reviewers say they didn’t notice any difference, you would need to take it to know you But I reacted positively, and it’s fine for me to take the days I take a coffee break. Another weed that I will keep to rotate in my cycle.