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Ginseng: is it in the root?

Tenley E Palisin1, Jason J Stacy

  • 1University of South Carolina, Department of Family and Sports Medicine, 3209 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29223, USA.

Current Sports Medicine Reports
|July 11, 2006
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Ginseng supplements show no proven athletic performance benefits. However, ginseng may help athletes by preventing infections and improving cognition, though more research is needed.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Herbal Medicine

Background:

  • Athletes frequently seek ergogenic aids for performance enhancement.
  • Ginseng is a popular herbal supplement among athletes, despite limited scientific evidence of its efficacy.
  • Various ginseng types (Siberian, Chinese, American) exist with distinct active compounds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent literature on ginseng's effects in athletes.
  • To evaluate the ergogenic potential and safety of ginseng supplementation.
  • To identify potential non-performance related benefits of ginseng for athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recently published studies on ginseng and athletic performance.
  • Analysis of studies examining different ginseng species and their active compounds.

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  • Assessment of reported adverse effects and safety data.

    • Main Results:

    • Current scientific data does not support ginseng's ergogenic benefits for athletic performance.
    • Ginseng supplementation may offer potential benefits in preventing viral upper respiratory infections.
    • Ginseng may also contribute to improved cognitive function in athletes.

    Conclusions:

    • Ginseng cannot be recommended for enhancing athletic performance at this time.
    • Further research is required to confirm the ergogenic potential and long-term safety of ginseng.
    • Potential utility for athletes lies in immune support and cognitive enhancement rather than direct performance gains.