Randomized controlled trial of Siberian ginseng for chronic fatigue
Hartz AJ, Bentler S, Noyes R, Hoehns J, Logemann C, Sinift S, Butani Y, Wang W, Brake K, Ernst M, Kautzman H
Published in Psychological Medicine
Key Findings
Eleutherococcus senticosus did not improve fatigue overall at two months compared with placebo, with a possible signal only in a subgroup with moderate, longer-standing fatigue.
Conclusions
A well-designed trial found no general benefit for chronic fatigue.
Limitations
Subgroup findings were exploratory; self-reported fatigue outcomes.
Supplements Studied
Eleutherococcus senticosus did not improve fatigue overall at two months compared with placebo.
Outcomes Measured
Eleutherococcus senticosus did not improve fatigue overall at two months compared with placebo.
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