Aim: To investigate the 2 week consumption of panax ginseng supplementation on some physiological factors, blood biochemical and body composition during strength training in athletics power lifter men in Ilam city. Method: The effects of supplemental dietary ginseng were evaluated in 20 powerlifter men aged 24.5 years participating in a 2-week strength-training program. Samples were randomly divided tow groups based on a blind placebo-controlled trial. Subjects performed the exercise test before and after the intake panax ginseng (1000mg/day) or placebo and performed strength-training program for a period of 2 weeks. The 1-repetition maximum for bench press strength, leg squat strength, blood lipids (LDL وVLDL HDL, Cholesterol), blood glucose, HR recovery, diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressure, body fat percent and fat-free weight were evaluated before and after the intervention. Data was analyzed using SPSS software by means of, t-dependent and t-independent test (p < %5) Result: Consumption of panax ginseng supplementation and training improved (p < 0.05) bench press strength, leg squat strength, and reduced Cholesterol. Body fat percent, fat-free weight, LDL, VLDL, HDL, blood glucose during the training did not show any significant differences between the trails. Conclusion: These results indicate that strength gains achieved by men participating in a strength training program can be enhanced with ginseng supplementation, and that ginseng may provide additional health and psychological benefits.
