Pharmacokinetic and metabolic effects of American ginseng (<it>Panax quinquefolius</it>) in healthy volunteers receiving the HIV protease inhibitor indinavir

• Main Authors: Flexner Charles W (Author), Yuan Chun-Su (Author), Caballero Benjamin (Author), Parsons Teresa L (Author), Hendrix Craig (Author), Andrade Adriana SA (Author), Dobs Adrian S (Author), Brown Todd T (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is prevalent among HIV-infected patients to reduce the toxicity of antiretroviral therapy. Ginseng has been used for treatment of hyperglycemia and insulin resistance, a common side ef...