Effects of Panax Ginseng on Endurance Running in Heat
Author Information
Author(s): Ping Fadzel Wong, Chee Keong Chen, Amit Bandyopadhyay
Primary Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hypothesis
Does acute supplementation of Panax ginseng affect endurance performance in a hot and humid environment?
Conclusion
Acute supplementation of 200 mg of Panax ginseng did not affect the endurance running performance of heat-adapted male recreational runners.
Supporting Evidence
- Endurance running time to exhaustion did not differ between Panax ginseng and placebo trials.
- Physiological parameters like heart rate and oxygen uptake showed no significant differences between trials.
- Previous studies indicated chronic supplementation of Panax ginseng enhances endurance, but this study found no acute effects.
Takeaway
Taking Panax ginseng before running in the heat doesn't help you run longer or faster.
Methodology
Nine male recreational runners participated in a placebo-controlled double-blind study, ingesting 200 mg of Panax ginseng one hour before treadmill exercise.
Limitations
The study only included male recreational runners and focused on acute supplementation, which may not reflect chronic effects.
Participant Demographics
Nine heat-adapted male recreational runners aged 25.4 ± 6.9 years.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p>0.05
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