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NuLiv Science USA, Walnut, CA, has received Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status for its AstraGin ingrdients. AstraGin is a botanical extract of Panax notoginseng and Astragalus membranaceus roots standardized to contain a minimum of 1.5% total saponins, 0.01% astragaloside I, and 0.1% ginsenoside Rb1. Both botanicals have long histories of safe human consumption. Both roots have been reported to have been used as tonics, suggesting long–term daily use is appropriate. An expert panel from AIBMR Life Sciences, Puyallup, WA, a research and regulatory compliance consulting firm, performed a critical evaluation of the safety profile of AstraGin. AIBMR performed an exhaustive and thorough safety assessment, beginning with historical use of both ingredients in Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as more modern studies of safety.