INTRODUCTION: @entity239 is a @entity102 characterized by generalized @entity158 , @entity2693 , poor physical conditioning, non-restorative sleep and poor health-related quality of life. Ganoderma lucidum a type of mushroom that has demonstrated several benefits in different populations. Ceratonia siliqua is a natural therapy rich in antioxidants with potential benefits on health. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the effects of 6-week treatment of Ganoderma lucidum and Ceratonia siliqua on physical fitness in @entity1 suffering from @entity239 . METHODS: sixty-four @entity1 with @entity239 participated in the study. They took 6 g of Ganoderma lucidum or Ceratonia siliqua per day for 6 weeks. Different fitness tests were selected in order to evaluate functional capacity. RESULTS: after the 6-week treatment period, Ganoderma lucidum significantly improved aerobic endurance, lower body flexibility, and velocity (p < .05). No significant improvement in any physical test was observed in the Ceratonia siliqua group. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Ganoderma lucidum may improve physical fitness in @entity1 with @entity239 , whereas, Ceratonia siliqua seemed to be ineffective at increasing physical fitness. These results may indicate that Ganoderma lucidum might be a useful dietary supplement to enhance physical performance of the @entity1 suffering from @entity239 .

GANODERMA LUCIDUM IMPROVES PHYSICAL FITNESS IN XXXX WITH FIBROMYALGIA.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['women', 'patients'] @entity239 :: ('MESH:D005356', 'Disease') :: ['fibromyalgia'] @entity102 :: ('MESH:D002908', 'Disease') :: ['chronic disease'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['pain'] @entity2693 :: ('MESH:C566112', 'Disease') :: ['stiffness']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['WOMEN']
