Fermented Ginseng Improves The First-night Effect In Humans
Effect | Increase |
Trial Design | Double blind |
Trial Length | 1-7 Days |
Number of Subjects | 16 |
Sex | Male |
Age Range | 18-29 |
Body Types | Average |
Panax ginseng of the fermented type (fermented via L. paracasei A221) at 1845mg daily for 7 days (testing on 8th) was found to improve the first night effect in humans (which is the reduction in sleep quality in new environments); animals models suggest this is through anxiolytic effects.