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Acute Mountain Sickness definition

Supplements that help with Acute Mountain Sickness

Ginkgo biloba for Acute Mountain Sickness

6 studies Moderately Positive Due to its multiple pharmacological actions, EGb 761 provides an interesting response to the prevention of mountain sickness for moderate altitude (5400 m) with gradual exposure. It also decreased vasomotor disorders of the extremities, as demonstrated by plethysmography (p < 10(-8)) and a specific questionnaire (p < 10(-9)). Moderately Positive In this study, prophylactic acetazolamide therapy decreased the symptoms of AMS and trended toward reducing its incidence. We found no evidence of similar efficacy for Ginkgo biloba. Moderately Positive This study provides evidence supporting the use of G biloba in the prevention of AMS, demonstrating that 24 hours of pretreatment with G biloba and subsequent maintenance during exposure to high altitude are sufficient to reduce the incidence of AMS in participants with no previous high-altitude experience. Moderately Positive The source and composition of GBE products may determine the effectiveness of GBE for prophylaxis of AMS. Moderately Positive This is the first study to demonstrate that 1 day of pretreatment with ginkgo 60 mg TID may significantly reduce the severity of AMS prior to rapid ascent from sea level to 4205 m. Moderately Positive When compared with placebo, ginkgo is not effective at preventing acute mountain sickness. Acetazolamide 250 mg twice daily afforded robust protection against symptoms of acute mountain sickness.

Supplements that may help with Acute Mountain Sickness when combined

What functions are affected by Acute Mountain Sickness

Mental health

What body systems are affected by Acute Mountain Sickness

Nervous System