topicGinger Cycling Performance Randomized Trial
claimRisk of bias was assessed using RoB 2 (randomized trials) and the Joanna Briggs Institute quasi-experimental tool.
evidence level1
citationTrybulski R (2026)
sourceAcute Cytokine Responses to High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise in Humans: A Systematic Review.
topicGinger Cycling Performance Randomized Trial
claimInterleukin 6 most consistently increased after exercise, whereas tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin 10, and other mediators showed mixed or context-dependent changes.
evidence level1
citationTrybulski R (2026)
sourceAcute Cytokine Responses to High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise in Humans: A Systematic Review.
topicGinger Cycling Performance Randomized Trial
claimRisk of bias was commonly rated as some concerns, with frequent limitations in pre-analytical control and reporting.
evidence level1
citationTrybulski R (2026)
sourceAcute Cytokine Responses to High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise in Humans: A Systematic Review.
topicGinger Cycling Performance Randomized Trial
claimHigh-intensity intermittent exercise can acutely alter circulating cytokines, but findings are heterogeneous.
evidence level1
citationTrybulski R (2026)
sourceAcute Cytokine Responses to High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise in Humans: A Systematic Review.
topicGinger Cycling Performance Randomized Trial
claimProtein intake per kg body mass predicted performance time in the placebo trial and average VO 2 in the ginger trial; other macronutrients were not associated with outcomes.
evidence level4
citationKurtz JA (2026)
sourceThe Influence of Ginger Supplementation on Cycling Performance.
topicGinger Cycling Performance Randomized Trial
claimGinger supplementation is proposed as a natural ergogenic aid due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but its effects on endurance performance remain unclear.
evidence level4
citationKurtz JA (2026)
sourceThe Influence of Ginger Supplementation on Cycling Performance.
topicGinger Cycling Performance Randomized Trial
claimMethods In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial, 30 trained cyclists (27 male, 3 females, aged 36 ± 11 yr) completed three visits: a baseline 75 km time trial, a post-supplementation time trial, and a second post-supplementation trial under the alternate condition.
evidence level4
citationKurtz JA (2026)
sourceThe Influence of Ginger Supplementation on Cycling Performance.