Ginseng: Ergonomic Aid

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Ginseng Athletes frequently try to find a substance that gives them an advantage over their opponents. Ergogenic aids are dietary supplements that are claimed to give an extra enhancement for their athletic performance. The most regularly used supplements are anabolic agents, caffeine, ephedra, and ginseng. Most athletes take supplements to boost their energy. Ginseng acts as an immune system stimulant, but does not have an effect on the athlete’s overall performance. Ginseng is extracted from the plant family Araliaceae . For many years, ginseng has been utilized as a stimulant to prevent stress and improve one’s health. Although ginseng has been around for millennia, the effects are still difficult to track and define to today’s medical research. Through many clinical studies of ginseng, it was found that there are many active components to the aid called genesides. As it is not clear if the physiological mechanisms are ginseng itself or its components, there are specific effects that have shown up with either component. The physiological mechanisms are said to increase reaction to visual and auditory stamina, enhances immune function, reduces heart rate when physically active, improves outlook and mood, improves aerobic capacity, boosts oxygen utilization when physically active, and in some conditions a relaxant. Since there are quite a few positive effects, ginseng is theorized as a beneficial supplement for improving performance in an athlete. The original findings of ginseng were found in China (Panax Ginseng), Korea, Japan, Siberia and now North America. Ginseng is used mainly in tea but with more modern uses now can be found in pill, capsules, and even candies. The ginseng tea is gratifying and easy to drink with a calming effect. To reach full effect, one should take ginseng regularly for three weeks to three months. The root of the

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