The effect of ginseng supplementation on anabolic index, muscle strength, body composition, and testosterone and cortisol response to acute resistance exercise in male bodybuilders
Notes for this study:
| Effect | None |
| Values | No statistically significant changes in leg press strength in either group after the intervention. Leg press (kg). Mean and SD. Experimental group - Pre-supplementation: 233.0 ± 49.6. Post-supplementation: 246.5 ± 53.7. Control group - Pre-supplementation: 255.0 ± 53.6. Post-supplementation: 264.5 ± 53.3. Time x group effect - F: 0.136. P-value: 0.717. Effect size: 0.32 |
| Trial Design | Randomized trial |
| Trial Length | 1-6 months |
| Number of Subjects | 20 |
| Sex | Male |
| Age Range | 18-29, 30-44 |
| Body Types | Trained, Average |
In this randomized controlled trial, 20 male bodybuilders consumed either 250mg of ginseng or an identical placebo taken twice a day for 6 weeks. Blood samples (measuring testosterone and cortisol), BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, bench press strength, and leg press strength were measured before supplementation, after supplementation, and after their usual bodybuilding training sessions.
