American Ginseng for Sports & Fitness
© Steven Foster How Much Is Usually Taken by Athletes?
An extract of American ginseng was found ineffective at improving endurance exercise performance in untrained people after one week’s supplementation in a double-blind study.1
Standardized extracts of American ginseng, unlike Asian ginseng, are not available. However, dried root powder, 1 to 3 grams per day in capsule or tablet form, can be used.2 Some herbalists also recommend 3 to 5 ml of tincture three times per day.
Side Effects
Occasional cases of insomnia or agitation have been reported with the use of American ginseng. These conditions are more likely, however, when caffeine-containing foods and beverages are also being consumed.3
Interactions with Supplements, Foods, & Other Compounds
Conditions such as insomnia or agitation are more likely to occur when caffeine-containing foods and beverages are being consumed along with American ginseng.4
Interactions with Medicines
Certain medicines interact with this supplement.
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
Replenish Depleted Nutrients
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Reduce Side Effects | none |
Support Medicine | none |
Reduces Effectiveness
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Potential Negative Interaction
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Explanation Required
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