Role of Ginseng and L-Carnitine in Modulating Exercise Endurance and Oxidative Stress in Rats.

ABSTRACT: Ginseng and L-carnitine are natural compounds often used as dietary supplements to enhance athletic performance. However, their combined effects on exercise endurance remain unclear. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of ginseng extract and L-carnitine supplementation on exercise endurance in a rat model. Methods: Male Wistar rats were divided into 10 groups (n = 5 per group): control, ginseng extract (250 and 500 mg/kg/day), L-carnitine (250 and 500 mg/kg/day), and combined treatment. Half of the groups underwent a 16-day exercise training program of swimming without loading. Exercise endurance was assessed using a tail-suspended forced swimming test. Relative organ weight, glycogen content, blood biochemistry, and gene expression were analyzed. <

SUBMITTER: Posridee K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11819988 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature