EFFECT OF GINSENG G115 ON THE PHYSICAL CO NDITION OF TRIATHLETES

The aim of the study was to evaluate the activity of a standardized ex tract of Ginseng (G115) on the physical condition of a group of 43 tri athletes of a good standard, aged 24-36 years, during the sport season . The study was of cross-over design and for two consecutive periods o f 10 weeks. No significant conclusions could be drawn from the data co llected during the first 10 weeks period. However, dur ng the second p eriod the drug seemed to prevent the loss of physical performance char acteristic of end of season tiredness. Thus, G115 could be a non-dopin g <<adaptogen>>. The observation of a carry-over effect should temper the overall conclusions, but should not prevent us from taking them in to consideration.