| Is ginseng an ergogenic aid? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19574616 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Ginseng is one of the most popular herbal supplements in the world. Although it is used for the treatment and prevention of many ailments, it is also used to increase work efficiency and is purported to increase energy and physical stamina. Athletes use ginseng for its alleged performance-enhancing attributes. However, many studies examining the pharmacological effects of ginseng on physical performance have not employed sound scientific design and methodology. The purpose of this review is to provide an update on published empirical research focusing primarily on the efficacy of ginseng with respect to physical and athletic performance. Despite attempts in recent investigations to improve on the scientific rigor used in examining the ergogenic properties of ginseng, the authors conclude that many of the same methodological shortcomings observed in earlier studies persist. Enhanced physical performance after ginseng administration in well-designed investigations remains to be demonstrated. |
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Authors:
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Michael S Bahrke; William P Morgan; Aaron Stegner |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism Volume: 19 ISSN: 1526-484X ISO Abbreviation: Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-07-03 Completed Date: 2009-08-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100939812 Medline TA: Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 298-322 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL 61825-5076, USA. |
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Clinical Trials as Topic Dietary Supplements* Exercise / physiology* Fatigue / drug therapy, physiopathology Humans Immunity / drug effects Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Panax* Physical Endurance / drug effects*, physiology Plant Preparations / pharmacology* Stress, Physiological / drug effects* |
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0/Plant Preparations |
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