topicBlack Ginger Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimResults Physical menstrual symptoms were reduced 10% during TGB compared with CON (P = 0.013).
evidence level4
citationWolf-Ong JV (2026)
sourceDaily turmeric and ginger beverage consumption attenuates physical menstrual cycle symptoms in sub-elite female footballers: a pilot study.
topicBlack Ginger Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimConclusion This study provides preliminary evidence that a daily turmeric and ginger-containing beverage can reduce physical menstrual cycle-related symptoms in female footballers, providing scope for larger placebo-controlled trials to confirm efficacy.
evidence level4
citationWolf-Ong JV (2026)
sourceDaily turmeric and ginger beverage consumption attenuates physical menstrual cycle symptoms in sub-elite female footballers: a pilot study.
topicBlack Ginger Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimPurpose Female footballers frequently experience menstrual cycle-related symptoms, often most severe during menstruation, compounding exercise-induced muscle soreness, and impairing performance and wellbeing.
evidence level4
citationWolf-Ong JV (2026)
sourceDaily turmeric and ginger beverage consumption attenuates physical menstrual cycle symptoms in sub-elite female footballers: a pilot study.
topicBlack Ginger Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimTurmeric and ginger have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and may alleviate menstrual symptoms and reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness, but have not been studied as a whole-food combined beverage.
evidence level4
citationWolf-Ong JV (2026)
sourceDaily turmeric and ginger beverage consumption attenuates physical menstrual cycle symptoms in sub-elite female footballers: a pilot study.
topicBlack Ginger Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimBy measuring oxidative stress markers in plasma and the mRNA expression of antioxidant genes in skeletal muscle, we found that KPE significantly increased plasma antioxidant levels and activated the Nrf2 (Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2)/ARE (Antioxidant Response Element) pathway and its downstream antioxidant genes expression in skeletal muscle.
evidence level4
citationHuang J (2024)
source8-Week <i>Kaempferia parviflora</i> Extract Administration Improves Submaximal Exercise Capacity in Mice by Enhancing Skeletal Muscle Antioxidant Gene Expression and Plasma Antioxidant Capacity.
topicBlack Ginger Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimBlack ginger ( Kaempferia parviflora ) extract (KPE) is extracted from a ginger family plant grown in Thailand.
evidence level4
citationHuang J (2024)
source8-Week <i>Kaempferia parviflora</i> Extract Administration Improves Submaximal Exercise Capacity in Mice by Enhancing Skeletal Muscle Antioxidant Gene Expression and Plasma Antioxidant Capacity.
topicBlack Ginger Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimThe polyphenolic components have potential antioxidant effects and have been reported to enhance exercise performance.
evidence level4
citationHuang J (2024)
source8-Week <i>Kaempferia parviflora</i> Extract Administration Improves Submaximal Exercise Capacity in Mice by Enhancing Skeletal Muscle Antioxidant Gene Expression and Plasma Antioxidant Capacity.