Scientific Effect
Korean Ginseng is known for providing energy and vitality. It may increase defences against common respiratory illnesses while helping to maintain hormonal balance.
Clinical Study
Effects of ginseng on peripheral blood mitochondrial DNA copy number and hormones in men with metabolic syndrome: A randomized clinical and pilot study.
Results
"Significant improvement in mitochondrial function and an increase in total testosterone and IGF-1 levels were observed in the Korean Ginseng group when compared with the placebo group. Diastolic blood pressure and serum cortisol significantly decreased in the Korean Ginseng group."
Study Citation
Jung, D. H., Lee, Y. J., Kim, C. B., Kim, J. Y., Shin, S. H., & Park, J. K. (2016). Effects of ginseng on peripheral blood mitochondrial DNA copy number and hormones in men with metabolic syndrome: A randomized clinical and pilot study. Complementary therapies in medicine, 24, 40-46.
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Mental self-rating numeric scale (fatigue) score was significantly improved by P. ginseng administrations for 1 g and for 2 g compared with placebo
Results
"Antifatigue effects of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial."
Study Citation
Kim, H. G., Cho, J. H., Yoo, S. R., Lee, J. S., Han, J. M., Lee, N. H., ... & Son, C. G. (2013). Antifatigue effects of Panax ginseng CA Meyer: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. PloS one, 8(4), e61271.
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Fewer subjects in the Korean Ginseng group reported contracting at least 1 acute respiratory illness than in the placebo group
Results
"Preventive effect of Korean red ginseng for acute respiratory illness: a randomized and double-blind clinical trial."
Study Citation
Lee, C. S., Lee, J. H., Oh, M., Choi, K. M., Jeong, M. R., Park, J. D., ... & Kim, S. Y. (2012). Preventive effect of Korean red ginseng for acute respiratory illness: a randomized and double-blind clinical trial. Journal of Korean medical science, 27(12), 1472-1478.
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