Beyond Ginseng And Echinacea

Herbal supplements are noteworthy components of athletes’ nutritional supplement regimens. Recent reviews have characterized use of herbal supplements vaguely, or ginseng and echinacea specifically, but neglected less common supplements such as ginkgo, spirulina, St. John’s Wort, and others. PURPOSE: To determine the frequency of athletes’ use of specific herbal supplements beyond ginseng and echinacea through a meta-analysis of previously...