Ginseng’s dual power: Relieving stress and improving exercise recovery

 The Nutrients study analyzed 12 clinical trials involving 276 healthy participants, revealing that ginseng supplementation helped offset muscle damage caused by physical exertion. Ginseng contains ginsenosides — bioactive compounds that interact with the central nervous system, are known to boost brain function and that possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

According to the study, exercise triggers biological stress and inflammation, which leads to muscle damage. But thanks to the beneficial activities of ginsenosides—which include improving mitochondrial function, promoting protein synthesis, facilitating the maturation of muscle precursor cells and preventing protein degradation—participants who supplemented with ginseng not only showed less fatigue during workouts and reduced muscle damage, but also enjoyed faster and more efficient muscle recovery.

Athletes and fitness enthusiasts may find ginseng particularly valuable for endurance training and high-intensity exercise. Unlike synthetic supplements, ginseng offers a natural way to support the body's resilience without harsh side effects...<<<Read More>>>...