American Ginseng for Sports & Fitness

American Ginseng
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  1. American Ginseng as an Herbal Remedy
  2. Sports Supplements

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.

What Are Drug Interactions
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
dnicon_BeneficialReplenish Depleted Nutrients

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dnicon_BeneficialReduce Side Effects

none

dnicon_BeneficialSupport Medicine

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dnicon_AvoidReduces Effectiveness

none

dnicon_AvoidPotential Negative Interaction
Warfarin
dnicon_CheckExplanation Required

none

References

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