Running Economy And Maximal Oxygen Consumption After 4 Weeks Of Oral Echinacea Supplementation
| Effect | Decrease |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 2-4 Weeks |
| Number of Subjects | 24 |
| Sex | Male |
| Age Range | 18-29 |
| Body Types | Overweight, Average |
An increase in erythropoetin was noted following ingestion of 8g echinacea for 28 days as well as an increase in exercise performance in recreationally active men, but there was no apparent increase in red blood cell count.
