Ginseng for the athlete?

where it has been grown and what system has been used to dry the plant. It takes six years to collect the roots and the extract should not be less than 4%, the higher the amount, the more effective the root is.

• It takes six years to collect the roots of and the extract should not be less than 4%, the higher the amount, the more effective the root is.
• Ginseng can interact with certain medications such as blood thinners, antidepressants, and antiarrhythmics. Before taking it, you should consult your doctor.
• For questions regarding the athlete's diet, health and habits, some insurances include exclusive advisory services by experts in nutrition and sports medicine.

What are the benefits of ginseng?

According to some studies, ginseng can be a natural supplement that provides ergonomic aids, increasing sports performance thanks to:

• Produces an improvement in cardiorespiratory function.
• Lowers blood levels of lactate.
• Stimulates protein synthesis.
• Increases the activity of the immune system.
• Improves the response to stress.
• Slows fatigue.

Of course, as almost always when we refer to supplementation, in the scientific literature we can find articles for and against supplementation with ginseng. Some claim they do not get improvement results, others get it with all Panax ginseng variants, and still others with only the Chinese Panax ginseng variant.

Ginseng supplementation, yes or no?

Ginseng is currently considered safe at recommended doses. In any case, no dietary supplement can replace a balanced and adequate diet or a good training routine, even if it is natural.

The recommended dose is 100-200 mg / day and the duration of treatment is usually 30-50 days.

It is administered orally.

Side effects?

Side effects caused by the administration of high doses (greater than 1000 mg / day) of ginseng or very long periods are known, such as:

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• Euphoria.
• Agitation.
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• Edema.
• Mastalgia (pain in the mammary glands).

You should also know that:

• Ginseng contains small amounts of phytoestrogens that have an action similar to estrogens (female sex hormones), therefore women should not abuse their consumption.
• Ginseng can interact with certain medications such as blood thinners, antidepressants, and antiarrhythmics. Before deciding to take ginseng, you should consult with your doctor.
• Due to its demand in the market there are very low quality preparations, since ginseng is often falsified with other roots that can cause excitability and headaches.

With all this information, the athlete himself should assess whether there are changes in performance that are so difficult to quantify and assess in studies carried out with individuals with different characteristics from oneself.

FOR THE ATHLETE ...

If you have any questions regarding the athlete's diet, it is important to have the recommendation of a specialist. As with a wide medical team of nutrition specialists, in addition all the insured have access to specialists in Osteopathy. Check the health policy that best suits your needs.