Improved Performance and Recovery – Scientists Discover New Exercise Benefits of Ginseng

A review of 700 studies indicates that incorporating ginseng into one’s diet as a supplement may aid in physical recovery post-exercise, improve performance, and reduce the risk of injuries.
Ginseng is one of the most popular food supplements in the world. It is made out of various plants and herbs and is thought to provide many benefits, with numerous studies pointing at possible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits as well as anti-cancer effects. A group of researchers at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) has now found that it can also be helpful for exercise.