Trial reportMedical science monitor basic research2015
Effect of Kaempferia parviflora Extract on Physical Fitness of Soccer Players: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effects of different dietary supplements on athletic performance in soccer players: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- Clinical Effects of Krachaidum ( Kaempferia parviflora): A Systematic Review.Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine · 2017Pooled it
- Glucose Tolerance Test and Pharmacokinetic Study ofNutrients · 2019Trial
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- Black Ginger (Nutrients · 2022Article
- Ginger extract suppresses the activations of NF-κB and Wnt pathways and protects inflammatory arthritis.European journal of rheumatology · 2021Article
- Kaempferia parviflora Nanosuspension Formulation for Scalability and Improvement of Dissolution Profiles and Intestinal Absorption.AAPS PharmSciTech · 2020Article
- Toxicological evaluation of standardizedToxicology reports · 2019Article
- 5-Hydroxy-7-methoxyflavone derivatives fromFood science & nutrition · 2019Article
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- Effect of Kaempferia parviflora extract on knee osteoarthritis.Journal of natural medicines · 2018Article
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- Enhancement of energy production by black ginger extract containing polymethoxy flavonoids in myocytes through improving glucose, lactic acid and lipid metabolism.Journal of natural medicines · 2016Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical fitness is a fundamental prerequisite for soccer players. Kaempferia parviflora is an herbal plant that has been used in some Asian athletes with the belief that it might prevent fatigue and improve physical fitness. This study aimed to determine the effects of Kaempferia parviflora on the physical fitness of soccer players. MATERIAL AND
methodsSixty soccer players who routinely trained at a sports school participated in a double-blind placebo-controlled trial and were randomly allocated to the treatment group or the placebo group. The participants in both groups were given either 180 mg of Kaempferia parviflora extract in capsules or a placebo once daily for 12 weeks. Baseline data were collected using the following 6 tests of physical performance: a sit-and-reach test, a hand grip strength test, a back-and-leg strength test, a 40-yard technical test, a 50-metre sprint test, and a cardiorespiratory fitness test. All of the tests were performed every 4 weeks throughout the 12-week study period.
resultsThe study showed that after treatment with Kaempferia parviflora, the right-hand grip strength was significantly increased at weeks 4, 8, and 12. The left-hand grip strength was significantly increased at week 8. However, the back-and-leg strength, the 40-yard technical test, the sit-and-reach test, the 50-metre sprint test, and the cardiorespiratory fitness test results of the treatment group were not significantly different from those of the placebo group.
conclusionsTaking Kaempferia parviflora supplements for 12 weeks may significantly enhance some physical fitness components in soccer players.
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