METABOLIC, IMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS OF PANAX GINSENG DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION IN OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY INDIVIDUALS

Authors

  • Mateus Camara Dias
  • Renata Costa Fortes

Keywords:

Panax ginseng, Phytotherapy, Obesity

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the metabolic, immune and inflammatory effects of dietary supplementation of Panax ginseng in overweight and obese individuals. This is a qualitative review of articles published in: SciELO (Library Online), PubMed (US National Library of Medicine) / MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online), Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (LILACS) and Science Direct, Cochrane Library from 2012 to 2017. A total of 77 articles were found, however, of the articles found only 5 were included because they met the eligibility criteria. All studies found were clinical trials in obese and / or overweight humans. It has been observed that Panax ginseng is capable of acting in the homeostasis of the cardiovascular system by stimulating angiogenesis, enhancing the immune system, as well as exerting antibacterial, antitumoral, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hypotensive, hypoglycemic and neuroprotective activities. The results suggest that Panax ginseng represents a promising alternative therapy for patients suffering from various diseases such as obesity and its comorbidities. However, due to the scarcity of studies, it is necessary to carry out additional studies to prove the real benefits of this herbal medicine.

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2018-11-04

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Dias, M. C., & Fortes, R. C. (2018). METABOLIC, IMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS OF PANAX GINSENG DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION IN OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY INDIVIDUALS. Revista De Divulgação Científica Sena Aires, 7(3), 260–266. Retrieved from https://rdcsa.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/718

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Vol. 7 No. 3 (2018): REVISA

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