Ginseng for cognition

Abstract

Analysis 1.1. Comparison 1 Ginseng extract (200mg/day) vs placebo for cognitive function in healthy participants (Parallel Group), Outcome 1 Attention and concentration, cancellation (No. of digits/2 min) (Change from baseline: week

A Systematic Review of the Effect of Dietary Supplements on Cognitive Performance in Healthy Young Adults and Military Personnel

“…Nonetheless, Neale et al [103] also identified that there is limited evidence available to form strong conclusions on the efficacy of ginseng for cognitive enhancement. An earlier systematic literature review reached similar conclusions: empirical studies have identified a potential benefit of ginseng for cognitive enhancement; however, there are too few randomly controlled crossover designed studies to enable strong recommendations on the use of ginseng for cognitive enhancement-or the durability of such enhancement [104]. The current review extends that of Geng et al [104] and Neale et al [103] by including studies they omitted and/or were published after 2011.…”

“…SIGN and GRADE evaluations (Table 2) of this single study highlighted the need for caution in interpretation as it was found to be of high risk and very low quality. In summary, findings from the included study will not change the findings from the previously performed systematic reviews of ginseng [103,104]; limited evidence is available to support that ginseng is efficacious in enhancing cognition in healthy young adults.…”

A Systematic Review of the Effect of Dietary Supplements on Cognitive Performance in Healthy Young Adults and Military Personnel

“…Nonetheless, Neale et al [103] also identified that there is limited evidence available to form strong conclusions on the efficacy of ginseng for cognitive enhancement. An earlier systematic literature review reached similar conclusions: empirical studies have identified a potential benefit of ginseng for cognitive enhancement; however, there are too few randomly controlled crossover designed studies to enable strong recommendations on the use of ginseng for cognitive enhancement-or the durability of such enhancement [104]. The current review extends that of Geng et al [104] and Neale et al [103] by including studies they omitted and/or were published after 2011.…”

“…SIGN and GRADE evaluations (Table 2) of this single study highlighted the need for caution in interpretation as it was found to be of high risk and very low quality. In summary, findings from the included study will not change the findings from the previously performed systematic reviews of ginseng [103,104]; limited evidence is available to support that ginseng is efficacious in enhancing cognition in healthy young adults.…”

Do energy drinks contain active components other than caffeine?

“…Both guaraná and ginseng alone were associated with positive effects on the different outcome measures from the Cognitive Drug Research assessment battery, yet there was little, if any, evidence of synergistic effects on cognitive performance when both guaraná and ginseng were ingested together. In contrast to these findings, systematic reviews have concluded there is little evidence to substantiate the proposed cognitive benefits of ginseng consumption . Similarly, evidence‐based support for the purported ergogenic effects that follow acute or long‐term ingestion (up to 6 weeks) of ginseng is weak .…”

Medicinal Plants and Their Impact on the Gut Microbiome in Mental Health: A Systematic Review

“…Effects have been attributed to a group of ginseng-specific triterpenoid saponins known as ginsenosides. Based on their structures, they are classified into three groups: panaxadiols, panaxatriols, and oleanolic acids [ 141 , 146 , 147 ].…”

A Systematic Review of the Effect of Dietary Supplements on Cognitive Performance in Healthy Young Adults and Military Personnel

“…Nonetheless, Neale et al [103] also identified that there is limited evidence available to form strong conclusions on the efficacy of ginseng for cognitive enhancement. An earlier systematic literature review reached similar conclusions: empirical studies have identified a potential benefit of ginseng for cognitive enhancement; however, there are too few randomly controlled crossover designed studies to enable strong recommendations on the use of ginseng for cognitive enhancement-or the durability of such enhancement [104]. The current review extends that of Geng et al [104] and Neale et al [103] by including studies they omitted and/or were published after 2011.…”

“…SIGN and GRADE evaluations (Table 2) of this single study highlighted the need for caution in interpretation as it was found to be of high risk and very low quality. In summary, findings from the included study will not change the findings from the previously performed systematic reviews of ginseng [103,104]; limited evidence is available to support that ginseng is efficacious in enhancing cognition in healthy young adults.…”

Do energy drinks contain active components other than caffeine?

“…Both guaraná and ginseng alone were associated with positive effects on the different outcome measures from the Cognitive Drug Research assessment battery, yet there was little, if any, evidence of synergistic effects on cognitive performance when both guaraná and ginseng were ingested together. In contrast to these findings, systematic reviews have concluded there is little evidence to substantiate the proposed cognitive benefits of ginseng consumption . Similarly, evidence‐based support for the purported ergogenic effects that follow acute or long‐term ingestion (up to 6 weeks) of ginseng is weak .…”

Medicinal Plants and Their Impact on the Gut Microbiome in Mental Health: A Systematic Review

“…Effects have been attributed to a group of ginseng-specific triterpenoid saponins known as ginsenosides. Based on their structures, they are classified into three groups: panaxadiols, panaxatriols, and oleanolic acids [ 141 , 146 , 147 ].…”

A Systematic Review of the Effect of Dietary Supplements on Cognitive Performance in Healthy Young Adults and Military Personnel

“…Nonetheless, Neale et al [103] also identified that there is limited evidence available to form strong conclusions on the efficacy of ginseng for cognitive enhancement. An earlier systematic literature review reached similar conclusions: empirical studies have identified a potential benefit of ginseng for cognitive enhancement; however, there are too few randomly controlled crossover designed studies to enable strong recommendations on the use of ginseng for cognitive enhancement-or the durability of such enhancement [104]. The current review extends that of Geng et al [104] and Neale et al [103] by including studies they omitted and/or were published after 2011.…”

“…SIGN and GRADE evaluations (Table 2) of this single study highlighted the need for caution in interpretation as it was found to be of high risk and very low quality. In summary, findings from the included study will not change the findings from the previously performed systematic reviews of ginseng [103,104]; limited evidence is available to support that ginseng is efficacious in enhancing cognition in healthy young adults.…”

Do energy drinks contain active components other than caffeine?

“…Both guaraná and ginseng alone were associated with positive effects on the different outcome measures from the Cognitive Drug Research assessment battery, yet there was little, if any, evidence of synergistic effects on cognitive performance when both guaraná and ginseng were ingested together. In contrast to these findings, systematic reviews have concluded there is little evidence to substantiate the proposed cognitive benefits of ginseng consumption . Similarly, evidence‐based support for the purported ergogenic effects that follow acute or long‐term ingestion (up to 6 weeks) of ginseng is weak .…”

Medicinal Plants and Their Impact on the Gut Microbiome in Mental Health: A Systematic Review

“…Effects have been attributed to a group of ginseng-specific triterpenoid saponins known as ginsenosides. Based on their structures, they are classified into three groups: panaxadiols, panaxatriols, and oleanolic acids [ 141 , 146 , 147 ].…”