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ea0013p285 | Steroids | SFEBES2007

Does ginseng ingestion influence salivary testosterone and DHEA levels in females

Al-Dujaili Emad , Chalmers Ruth , Sharp Martin

Ginseng, a traditional herbal adaptogen, historically used in the Far East, has gained popularity in the West for its restorative properties.Ginsenosides, the active component of ginseng are known to exert a variety of actions by targeting ‘multireceptor systems’ both extracellular and intracellular. As a result many of its physiological effects remain unclear, particularly in humans. This study aims to investigate whether ginseng can influence...