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    2004

    Effects of Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus maxim.) on elderly quality of life: a randomized clinical trial

    Cicero AFG, Derosa G, Brillante R, Bernardi R, Nascetti S, Gaddi A

    Published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

    Key Findings

    Eleuthero improved social functioning and mental health scores at four weeks in older adults, but differences were no longer significant by eight weeks.

    Conclusions

    Any quality-of-life benefit appears short lived.

    Limitations

    Small sample; subjective questionnaires; brief follow-up.

    Supplements Studied

    Eleuthero improved social functioning and mental health scores at four weeks, but differences were no longer significant by eight weeks.

    Related Health Concerns

    Chronic Stress

    Study Details

    Year:2004
    Sample Size:20
    Duration:8 weeks
    Quality Score:4/10

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