Energy balance

Panax ginseng berry extract reduces body weight in obese mice by decreasing food intake and increasing energy expenditure, whereas its isolated active component, ginsenoside Re, lowers blood glucose without affecting body weight.

The full Panax ginseng berry extract helps obese mice lose weight by making them eat less and burn more energy. However, the specific compound responsible for lowering blood sugar (ginsenoside Re) does not cause weight loss. This suggests that if you are looking for blood sugar control, you might not need the weight-loss effects, and if you want weight loss, you need the full extract, not just the isolated glucose-lowering component.