Fermented Red Ginseng Extract Helps Prevent Muscle Wasting in Lab Studies
Jenn Hoskins
23rd August, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- The study by Kangwon National University, Korea, found that fermented red ginseng (FRG) extract can help combat muscle atrophy
- FRG extract improved muscle cell health and development in lab tests, showing protective effects against muscle atrophy
- In mice, FRG extract increased muscle mass, grip strength, and muscle size, indicating its beneficial effects on muscle health
References
Main Study
1) Ameliorative Effects of Fermented Red Ginseng Extract on Muscle Atrophy in Dexamethasone-Induced C2C12 Cell And Hind Limb-Immobilized C57BL/6J Mice.
Published 21st August, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1089/jmf.2024.k.0168
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