Double-blind clinical study of a multivitamin and polymineral complex associated with Panax ginseng extract (Gerovital®).
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2010
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The present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a multivitamin and poly minerals supplemented with Panax
ginseng extract (Gerovital®) on patients suffering from common physical or mental stress. The study design was
controlled, parallel and double blind. Patients were randomly divided in two groups and underwent a thorough clinical and
laboratory examination. Group A received placebo capsules and group B received Gerovital® capsules. In both cases, two
capsules were taken daily during meals for eight weeks. Mood as well as physical activity were evaluated through a
questionnaire assessing quality of life. From the 126 patients enrolled, 12 patients (8 in group A and 4 in group B) were
excluded due to voluntary withdrawal, 55 patients completed the study in group A and 59 in group B. The treatment with
Gerovital® significantly increased the quality of life when compared to placebo. After 15 days of study no difference
between groups was observed. However, at 30th, 45th and 60th day, group B showed a statistically significant increase in
average score from 30.05 to 41.96, 47.01 and finally 50.81 points. No increase in body weight was detected in either
group. No difference in blood pressure or heart rate was also observed between treatments. The present study has shown
that the daily use of Gerovital® over a 2-month period can be effective in improving quality of life in patients suffering
from physical and mental stress among individuals of different ages, ranging from adults to elderly. Moreover, its use has
been associated to a lower incidence of flu-like seasonal respiratory illnesses. Finally, the incidence of undesired effects
was similar to placebo.
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Mood, Sexual activity
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PERAZZO, F. F. et al. Double-blind clinical study of a multivitamin and polymineral complex associated with Panax ginseng extract (Gerovital®). The Open Alternative Medicine Journal, v. 2, p. 100-104, 2010. Disponível em: <http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/58601177/double-blind-clinical-study-multivitamin-polymineral-complex-associated-panax-ginseng-extract-gerovital>. Acesso em: 10 jan. 2017.