Quality of life

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SupplementDEX lists 2 supplements studied for quality of life across 5 trials. The strongest indexed signals include Panax Ginseng, Multivitamin. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below for full ratings across all supplements.

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Panax Ginseng	★★★★★	Low
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Panax GinsengView supplement →

Reconsider purchase★★★★★

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Effect SizeLowEvidenceMediumTrustMedium

Evidence Review

It is uncertain whether taking Panax ginseng improves quality of life.
Some research suggests that certain Panax ginseng products taken daily for about 3 months might help people feel better overall, but other studies show no clear benefit.
Different types and doses of ginseng may affect results.

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RCTEffects of Panax ginseng on quality of life2002n=15

In 30 healthy adults, Panax ginseng 200 mg/day for 8 weeks improved social functioning and mental health scores at 4 weeks versus placebo, though effects faded by 8 weeks.

Effect: Benefit
Duration: 8 weeks
Dose: 200 mg/day
Population: Healthy adults
Participants: 15

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RCTGinseng does not enhance psychological well-being in healthy, young adults: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial2001n=43

In 83 healthy young adults, ginseng 200–400 mg/day for 8 weeks did not improve positive affect, negative affect, or mood disturbance versus placebo.

Effect: No Benefit
Duration: 8 weeks
Dose: 400 mg/day
Population: Young adults
Participants: 43
Avg age: ~25.7

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RCTDouble-blind study of a multivitamin complex supplemented with ginseng extract1996n=625

In 625 adults, Pharmaton capsules (multivitamins plus ginseng G115) for 12 weeks raised quality-of-life index 11.9 points versus 6.4 with multivitamins alone.

Effect: Benefit
Duration: 12 weeks
Population: Adults
Participants: 625

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RCTA double-blind comparison of the effect on quality of life of a combination of vital substances including standardized ginseng G115 and placebo1994

A double-blind study found a vital-substances formula containing standardized ginseng G115 improved quality-of-life scores more than placebo.

Effect: Benefit

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MultivitaminView supplement →

Reconsider purchase★★★★★

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Effect SizeLowEvidenceLowTrustMedium

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A small study in older adults living in care homes found that taking a multivitamin daily for 3 months did not improve overall quality of life or most areas like physical health or social life.

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RCTThe effect of consuming multivitamin/mineral supplements on elderly quality of life: Based on randomized control trial2021

A 3-month RCT found multivitamin/mineral supplements improved quality-of-life scores in elderly adults versus placebo.