Effects of L. on Sport and Health Biomarkers in Physically Active Adult Males: A Systematic Review

Overview

Journal Int J Environ Res Public Health

Publisher MDPI

Specialties Environmental Health
Public Health

Date 2022 Aug 12

PMID 35954909

Authors

Diego Fernandez-Lazaro

Cesar I Fernandez-Lazaro

Jesus Seco-Calvo

Evelina Garrosa

David P Adams

Juan Mielgo-Ayuso

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Abstract

L. () is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, and sports nutrition to improve health and performance. However, no conclusive evidence exists about the potential beneficial effects of on sport and health biomarkers in physically active adults. Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, and the modified McMaster Critical Review Form for methodological quality assessment, we systematically reviewed studies indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed, to assess the effects of on immunological, hematological, biochemical, renal, lipidic, hormonal behavior, and anti-inflammatory response in physically active adult males. Among 340 records identified in the search, a total of 7 studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Overall, participants supplemented with displayed significant improvements in lipid profile. Inflammatory and hematological biomarkers showed moderate beneficial effects with no significant changes on renal biomarkers. No positive effects were observed on the immune system response. Additionally, no -induced toxicity was reported. In conclusion, there was no clear evidence of the beneficial effects of supplementation on muscle damage markers and hormonal behavior. More studies are needed to confirm the benefits of due to the limited number of studies available in the current literature.

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