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Ginseng: A Natural Alternative to
Anabolic Steroids.
For thousands of years ginseng has been used in the east to clear
the mind, improve memory, sharpen reflexes, tune and harmonize the body's organs, and to allow the mind and body to work together in
perfect balance.
Ginseng root has now become popular amongst athletes as a means of
increasing the body's natural abilities, and as a natural alternative
to anabolic steroids.
Ginsenocides, the principal active component of ginseng, have been
demonstrated to have an action similar to anabolic steroids, and
ginseng contains some distinctly steroid-like compounds, including
panaxtriol.
However, unlike steroids, ginseng is non-toxic. Thousands of years of regular use in traditional asian medicine have demonstrated that
ginseng actually strengthens the body's organs and immune system, and
its effects are only improved by long-term use.
Ginseng also acts as an antioxidant, and has been the focus of clinical experiments to aid in the reduction of certain types of cancers,
including breast cancer.
Used by the Chinese to improve digestion, ginseng is known to aid
in the efficient absorption of nutrients, a major consideration for
athletes in obtaining the most benefits from a training diet.
Ginseng is safe to take, even for prolonged periods of time. Ginseng
helps cushion against the effects of prolonged activity and fatigue,
increases muscle efficiency, deepens energy reserves, extends stamina,
and has marked benefits to the circulatory system.
It is generally not necessary to take more than a few grams of
ginseng each day to achieve maximum results, and there are some
indications that taking a lot of ginseng each day is no more beneficial
than ingesting a few grams in the form of dried ginseng root or ginseng
extract.
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