Effect of a Nutritional Supplement on Muscle Recovery

ConditionHealthy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age18-35
SponsorWageningen University

About this trial

The aim is to develop a food supplement drink that supports muscle health by combining specific fatty acids, which can positively affect metabolic and inflammation processes that are important for muscle health.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Young (≥18 and ≤35 years)

Male sex

Non-obese (≥18.5 and ≤27.5 kg/m2)

Recreationally active (performing non-competitive exercise at least one time a week for minimally 30 minutes)

Disqualifiers

Smoking

Participation in structural exercise with a major eccentric component (e.g. soccer, basketball, trail running, etc…)

Chronic use of any prescribed over the counter pharmaceuticals

Any history of medical or surgical events that may effect the study outcomes

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Control drink
  • Vegan supplement containing caprylic acid and omega-3 fatty acids

Treatment groups

28 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators