It has also been linked to various diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders and inflammation
Its effects on BDNF-related pathways and synaptic plasticity make it theoretically relevant to depression, though direct antidepressant research is limited
Too much ginseng can cause symptoms like headaches and diarrhea, but the amount in energy drinks is too low to be of concern
Preclinical findings highlight its potential for building lean mass and repairing tissue, while anecdotal reports often mention deeper sleep within two weeks and visible body composition changes around the 8-12 week mark
Penn D, Dolderer M, Schmidt-Sommerfeld E
Dietary polyphenols and In vitro intestinal fructose uptake and transport: A systematic literature review