Effect of Ganoderma lucidum supplementation on immune function and post-exercise oxidative stress

Abstract

<p>民眾或免疫力低落的族群很盛行使用靈芝作為健康營養補充品，但將靈芝應用於運動競技選手提升運動表現、預防運動訓練過後的免疫空窗期所造成感染風險及提升個體免疫功能與減少氧化壓力，靈芝增補的效果目前還尚未有許多研究證實。本研究經文獻統整後發現，補給靈芝對於運動表現的影響尚不明確，但對減緩運動所導致的疲勞以及運動後的恢復有所幫助。在動物實驗中顯示增補靈芝可提高動物的免疫功能進而降低染疫的風險，亦能提高整體抗氧化能力，減緩因衰竭運動所造成的氧化傷害。而在人體實驗中，靈芝增補對於虛弱族群及老年人在運動表現及抗疲勞上有幫助，但在年輕族群或是運動員身上則無法增進運動表現。</p> <p> </p><p>Ganoderma lucidum is a popular nutritional supplement used by the public for health purposes or by individuals with low immunity. While it has been applied among sports athletes to potentially improve performance, reduce the risk of infection following intense training, and enhance immune function and post-exercise oxidative stress, the specific effects of Ganoderma lucidum supplementation remain unconfirmed. This study aims to explore the impact of Ganoderma lucidum supplementation on sports performance. While the definitive effects are not yet clear, preliminary findings suggest it may help alleviate exercise-induced fatigue and facilitate in post-exercise recovery. Animal experiments have demonstrated that supplementing Ganoderma lucidum can enhance immune function, thereby reducing the risk of infection, and improve antioxidant capacity to mitigate oxidative damage caused by strenuous exercise.</p> <p> </p>