Written by Chrystal Moulton Science Writer. Results from week 0 to week 12 showed Improvement in fatigue scale, however it was not statistically significant (FACIT- fatigue scale, P = 0.242; VAS scale, P = 0.583). Individuals suffering from rheumatic diseases...
Korean Red Ginseng Supplementation May Improve the Antibody Response to COVID-19 Vaccination
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Korean Red Ginseng supplementation is associated with an increased antibody response to COVID-19 vaccination. COVID-19 has caused considerable morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Vaccination against the virus results in a...
Korean Red Ginseng Shown to Help Reduce Fatigue From Exercise
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study concluded that Korean Red Ginseng was shown to help improve physical fatigue after exercise. The human body can undergo intense states of stress during physical exercise. To prevent injury the body can reach a state of fatigue,...
High-Dose Ginseng Supplementation Reduces Disease-Related Fatigue
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings of the systemic review and meta-analysis show that ginseng supplementation had a statistically significant efficacy on disease-related fatigue reduction (SMD=0.33, 95% CI= 0.44-0.22). Fatigue is a complex...
The Effects of Korean Red Ginseng on Biological Aging
Written by Marlene Hollick, Ed.D., R.D. Study results showed that post-menopausal women who were administered Korean red ginseng demonstrated increased mtRNA copy numbers, increased total antioxidant status, and decreased reported fatigue symptoms, compared to...
Ginseng Shown to Improve Arthritis Symptoms in Women with Osteopenia
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementing with ginseng extract for 12 weeks in postmenopausal women with osteopenia showed improved makers of bone metabolism and bone formation. Osteopenia is the precursor to osteoporosis, which leads to bone loss in the body. In...
Combination of American Ginseng, Whole Coffee Fruit Extract, and Bacopa on Working Memory and Attention in Healthy Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Participants receiving the herbal combination showed improvements in working memory and attention with lower brain activation. Herbal extracts possess active components that may influence multiple systems in the body...
Fermented Ginseng Powder Has Beneficial Effects on Liver Function
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with fermented ginseng powder improved liver function and reduced levels of fatigue and inflammation in participating male subjects. Liver disease, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and...
Herb Shows Promise in Helping with Prostate Issues – Informed Opionion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Studies have shown that Panax ginseng may be a reasonable alternative for benign prostatic hypertrophy treatment for those not ready for traditional medications. Most men as they age will experience symptoms of an enlarged...
Ginseng Berry Extract Associated With Improved Glucose Metabolism
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Over the course of 12 weeks, Panax ginseng berry extract significantly enhanced the fasting and postprandial glucose levels of individuals with fasting glucose levels of 110 g/dL or higher. As the global rate of diabetes...