Green tea and ginger: the new exercise boost?
NCT ID NCT07150533
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether taking green tea extract and ginger supplements, alone or together, can help young men cycle longer and feel more comfortable in normal and cold temperatures. Sixteen recreationally active men completed cycling tests after taking the supplements or a placebo. The goal is to see if these natural supplements can improve endurance and thermal perception.
What this could mean
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Active substance
green tea extract and ginger supplements
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple nutritional strategies to improve exercise performance and thermal comfort in different temperatures.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 16 recreationally active young men. Results may not apply to other groups or real-world exercise, and supplements may show no benefit over placebo.
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Erzurum Technical University Sport Sciences Faculty
Erzurum, Erzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)