Ginger (Zingiber officinale) as an Analgesic and Ergogenic XXXX in Sport: A Systemic Review.

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UNASSIGNED: Wilson, PB. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) as an analgesic and ergogenic @entity3224 in sport: a systemic review. J Strength Cond Res 29(10): 2980-2995, 2015-Ginger is a popular spice used to treat a variety of maladies, including @entity158 . Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently used by athletes to manage and prevent @entity158 ; unfortunately, NSAIDs contribute to substantial adverse effects, including @entity344 , exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, @entity2753 , impairment of connective tissue remodeling, endurance competition withdrawal, and @entity65 . Ginger, however, may act as a promoter of GI integrity and as a bronchodilator. Given these potentially positive effects of ginger, a systematic review of randomized trials was performed to assess the evidence for ginger as an analgesic and ergogenic @entity3224 for exercise training and sport. Among 7 studies examining ginger as an analgesic, the evidence indicates that roughly 2 g  d of ginger may modestly reduce @entity925 stemming from eccentric resistance exercise and prolonged @entity5516 , particularly if taken for a minimum of 5 days. Among 9 studies examining ginger as an ergogenic @entity3224 , no discernable effects on body composition, metabolic rate, @entity26 consumption, isometric force generation, or perceived exertion were observed. Limited data suggest that ginger may accelerate recovery of maximal strength after eccentric resistance exercise and reduce the inflammatory response to @entity7047 . Major limitations to the research include the use of untrained individuals, insufficient reporting on adverse events, and no direct comparisons with NSAID ingestion. While ginger taken over 1-2 weeks may reduce @entity158 from eccentric resistance exercise and prolonged @entity5516 , more research is needed to evaluate its safety and efficacy as an analgesic for a wide range of @entity2587 endeavors.
