topicGinger Exercise Soreness Randomized Trial
claimResults : In normothermic condition, green tea and combined supplementation significantly increased TTE and reduced RER compared to the placebo ( p p p p p p Conclusions : Green tea enhances endurance and fat oxidation in normothermic conditions, while its combination with ginger can optimize performance, thermal comfort, and recovery in cold environments.
evidence level2
citationDemirli A (2025)
sourceSynergistic Effects of Green Tea Extract and Ginger Supplementation on Endurance Performance and Thermal Perception in Normothermic and Cold Environments: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Crossover Trial.
topicGinger Exercise Soreness Randomized Trial
claimBackground/Objectives : This study assessed the individual and combined effects of green tea extract and ginger supplementation on endurance performance, metabolic responses, perceived exertion, thermal sensation, and muscle soreness in normothermic and cold environmental conditions.
evidence level2
citationDemirli A (2025)
sourceSynergistic Effects of Green Tea Extract and Ginger Supplementation on Endurance Performance and Thermal Perception in Normothermic and Cold Environments: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Crossover Trial.
topicGinger Exercise Soreness Randomized Trial
claimMethods : In a randomized, double-blind crossover trial, sixteen recreationally active males (age: 23.4 ± 0.4 years; VO 2 max: 46.8 ± 2.8 mL/kg/min) were tested in eight conditions (placebo [maltodextrin], green tea [500 mg], ginger [1000 mg], combined), all in normothermic (21-24 °C) and cold (5-7 °C) environments.
evidence level2
citationDemirli A (2025)
sourceSynergistic Effects of Green Tea Extract and Ginger Supplementation on Endurance Performance and Thermal Perception in Normothermic and Cold Environments: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Crossover Trial.
topicGinger Exercise Soreness 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 Exercise Soreness 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 Exercise Soreness 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.