Ginsenomine

Ginsenomine is a patent pending compound created by AG Research and Technologies, it is a ginsenoside blend. Ginsenoside being a steroid-like compound found in ginseng panax [J. Agric. Food Chem., 47 (7), 2771 -2775, 1999. 10.1021/jf9812477 S0021-8561(98)01247-3 Web Release Date: June 19, 1999] . Red Glory is the common name used and marketed for ginsenomine, and is manufactured by Minneapolis, Minnesota based AG Research and Technologies. This particular compound has been seen to be used in reports dating back to 2001, but openly marketed in 2007.

History

The first form, of what has now evolved to the current ginsenomine compound, was rumored to be created by a group of students from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) in the late 1990s.

The supplement was used in tandem with various recreational drugs, popular at Raves and Dance Clubs.

Within six months the supplement was banned from many bars and clubs in East Asia for being mistaken as a drug known as Ya Ba, a methamphetamine used by many youths in the area as well as many states in the US. [ [http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2002-08-20-drug-asian_x.htm "Fed raid targets new Asian drug"] , "USA Today".] Failed verification|date=September 2008 Even though the supplement contained no illegal substances, it was sold on the black market for high amounts of money – at almost $3 USD per dose.

AG Research and Technologies, a research firm based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, filed a patent for ginsenomine with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in late 2006. This form of ginsenomine was rumored to have been a modified compound of the original formula used in the 1990s.AG Research and Technologies has received much criticism from organizations such as Parents Against Drug Abuse (PADA) for creating legal products that promote excessive usage of alcohol and illegal drugs.Fact|date=September 2008

Red Glory is the commercial name used by AG Research and Technologies to market ginsenomine to the public. This commercial form of the product was first seen in 2007 in Los Angeles being used by various club promoters as a gimmick to entice club patrons to attend events.

Typical administration

Low doses of ginsenomine (200mg, and sometimes 400mg) is found over the counter. Ginsenomine is usually taken via oral dose in 200-400 mg every 24 hours.

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