University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.
J Athl Train. 2001 Oct;36(4):425-32.
To examine common herbal supplements, explore potential risks associated with herbal use, and provide recommendations to the athletic trainer regarding patient care issues.
We searched MEDLINE, SPORT Discus, CINAHL, and Academic Search Elite databases 1990-2000 using the key words herbals, regulation, supplements, toxicity, and adulteration.
The use of herbal products continues to grow. While the origins of some medications and herbal supplements are similar, clinical testing and understanding of most herbal remedies is lacking. Some herbal products may prove useful in an athletic setting; however, current United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations do not ensure safe and effective products. A descriptive review focusing on specific considerations for the athletic trainer is provided.
CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS: Despite their increasing tendency to seek natural therapies, athletes need to be aware that "natural" does not equal "safe." Athletes are entitled to know that most herbs are not proven safe or effective under current FDA standards. The athletic trainer must be able to provide honest, unbiased information when educating athletes regarding herbal supplements.
研究常见的草药补充剂，探讨与草药使用相关的潜在风险，并就患者护理问题向运动训练师提供建议。
我们使用关键词草药、法规、补充剂、毒性和掺假，在 1990 年至 2000 年期间在 MEDLINE、SPORT Discus、CINAHL 和 Academic Search Elite 数据库中进行了搜索。
草药产品的使用持续增长。虽然一些药物和草药补充剂的起源相似，但对大多数草药疗法的临床测试和理解却很缺乏。一些草药产品在运动环境中可能有用；然而，目前美国食品和药物管理局 (FDA) 的法规并不能确保产品的安全和有效。提供了一份以运动训练师的具体考虑为重点的描述性综述。
结论/建议：尽管运动员越来越倾向于寻求自然疗法，但他们需要意识到“自然”并不等于“安全”。根据现行 FDA 标准，运动员有权知道大多数草药未经证实是安全或有效的。当向运动员传授草药补充剂时，运动训练师必须能够提供诚实、公正的信息。
