Effect of a Nutritional Supplement on Muscle Recovery

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Control drink: Seven day supplementation with a muscle damaging exercise performed on day four

Vegan supplement containing caprylic acid and omega-3 fatty acids: Seven day supplementation with a muscle damaging exercise performed on day four

Study summary

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

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Change in isometric muscle strength of the vastus lateralis muscle on a muscle dynamometer before and 72h after damaging exercise — The change in muscle strength will be measured at time points 0 hours (before exercise), and post exercise, and at 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours post exercise.
  The main study endpoint is the change in skeletal muscle function recovery from a single bout of damaging eccentric exercise between an emulsion containing caprylic acid and omega 3 fatty acids, compared to a control emulsion, from before exercise (t=0) to 72 hours post-exercise. Skeletal muscle function will be measured as maximal voluntary isometric muscle strength of the vastus lateralis muscle on a muscle dynamometer. The maximal voluntary strength is expressed as maximal voluntary contraction (Newtons).

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