Dietary supplement with a combination of Rhodiola crenulata and Ginkgo biloba enhances the endurance performance in healthy volunteers

Zhang, Zhang-jin; Tong, Yao; Zou, Jun; Chen, Peijie; Yu, Dao‐Yi

doi:10.1007/s11655-009-0177-x

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“…The studies concerning consumption of drinks containing carbohydrates and caffeine during workout have shown that the highest increase in cortisol levels were achieved in the group that supplemented caffeine without carbohydrates [81,82].…”

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The effect of diet components on the level of cortisol

Stachowicz

Lebiedzińska

2016

Eur Food Res Technol

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“…Their action can have an impact on reducing the discharge of cortisol in a group of physically active people [79][80][81]. It has been shown that a 4-week supplementation with a standardized extract from roots of Eurycoma longifolia ("Malaysian ginseng") influences favorably on hormonal profile of respondents of both sexes.…”

Section: Dietary Supplementsmentioning

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The effect of diet components on the level of cortisol

Stachowicz

Lebiedzińska

2016

Eur Food Res Technol

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“…They have long been used in the treatment of long-term illness and weakness in people in Tibet for over 1000 years. Recent pharmacological studies have shown that Rhodiola possesses many health benefits such as ability to reduce fatigue13, is cytoprotective14, is anti-oxidative and can mitigate free radicals1415, has immunomodulating properties1617, is anti-hypoxia18 and can prevent altitude sickness12. Nevertheless, Rhodiola as an adaptogen has not been used in broilers raised in a hypoxic environment.…”

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Effects of Rhodiola on production, health and gut development of broilers reared at high altitude in Tibet

Wang

Zhao

2014

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Rhodiola has long been used as a traditional medicine to increase resistance to physical stress in humans in Tibet. The current study was designed to investigate whether Rhodiola crenulata (R. crenulata) could alleviate the negative effects of hypoxia on broiler chickens reared in Tibet Plateau. The effect of supplementing crushed roots of R. crenulata on production performance, health and intestinal morphology in commercial male broilers was investigated. Dietary treatments included CTL (basal diet), Low-R (basal diet + 0.5% R. crenulata) and High-R (basal diet + 1.5% R. crenulata). In comparison with broilers fed the control diet, Low-R had no effect on production performance while High-R significantly decreased average daily feed intake at d14, 28 and 42, body weight at d28 and 42 and gut development. Ascites induced mortality did not differ among treatments. Nevertheless Low-R significantly reduced non-ascites induced mortality and total mortality compared with broilers fed CTL and High-R diets. Broilers fed the High-R diet had significantly increased blood red blood cell counts and hemoglobin levels at 28d compared with other treatments. Our results suggest that supplementation with Rhodiola might reduce the effects of hypoxia on broilers and consequently decrease mortality rate.

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“…It is likely that a mediator other than total RBC number and oxygen consumption had a role in the further prolonged exhaustive run time by RC supplement after altitude training. Another possibility could be that potential effects of RC supplement on oxygen consumption were masked by high altitude exercise training in compared with the findings by Zhang et al (2009) at sea level, because high altitude training per se is an effective factor to markedly promote erythropoiesis and oxygen consumption (Gore et al, 2013).…”

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“…Rhodiola (Abidov et al, 2003;De Bock et al, 2004;Lee et al, 2009;Zhang et al, 2009;Parisi et al, 2010) and Cordyceps Chiou et al, 2000;Koh et al, 2003) supplements have been documented to enhance endurance exercise capacity, blood oxygen carrying capability, and/or antioxidant capacity. To date, the underlying mechanisms for the benefits of RC supplement on aerobic exercise capacity during high altitude training are not fully understood.…”

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Rhodiola crenulata- and Cordyceps sinensis-Based Supplement Boosts Aerobic Exercise Performance after Short-Term High Altitude Training

Chen

Hou

Bernard

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High Altitude Medicine & Biology

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. Rhodiola crenulata-and Cordyceps sinensis-based supplement boosts aerobic exercise performance after short-term high altitude training. High Alt Med Biol 15:371-379, 2014.-High altitude training is a widely used strategy for improving aerobic exercise performance. Both Rhodiola crenulata (R) and Cordyceps sinensis (C) supplements have been reported to improve exercise performance. However, it is not clear whether the provision of R and C during high altitude training could further enhance aerobic endurance capacity. In this study, we examined the effect of R and C based supplementation on aerobic exercise capacity following 2-week high altitude training. Alterations to autonomic nervous system activity, circulatory hormonal, and hematological profiles were investigated. Eighteen male subjects were divided into two groups: Placebo (n = 9) and R/C supplementation (RC, n = 9). Both groups received either RC (R: 1400 mg + C: 600 mg per day) or the placebo during a 2-week training period at an altitude of 2200 m. After 2 weeks of altitude training, compared with Placebo group, the exhaustive run time was markedly longer (Placebo: + 2.2% vs. RC: + 5.7%; p < 0.05) and the decline of parasympathetic (PNS) activity was significantly prevented in RC group (Placebo: -51% vs. RC: -41%; p < 0.05). Red blood cell, hematocrit, and hemoglobin levels were elevated in both groups to a comparable extent after high altitude training ( p < 0.05), whereas the erythropoietin (EPO) level remained higher in the Placebo group (*48% above RC values; p < 0.05). The provision of an RC supplement during altitude training provides greater training benefits in improving aerobic performance. This beneficial effect of RC treatment may result from better maintenance of PNS activity and accelerated physiological adaptations during high altitude training.

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Dietary supplement with a combination of Rhodiola crenulata and Ginkgo biloba enhances the endurance performance in healthy volunteers

Abstract: The combined herbal supplement of Rhodiola and Gingko could improve the endurance performance by increasing oxygen consumption and protecting against fatigue.

Cited by 25 publications

References 34 publications

The effect of diet components on the level of cortisol

The effect of diet components on the level of cortisol

Effects of Rhodiola on production, health and gut development of broilers reared at high altitude in Tibet

Rhodiola crenulata- and Cordyceps sinensis-Based Supplement Boosts Aerobic Exercise Performance after Short-Term High Altitude Training

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