NEM® brand eggshell membrane powder: 500 mg/day of NEM® brand eggshell membrane powder in a single #0 capsule.
curQ+® brand highly absorbable curcumin: 2,860 mg/day of curQ+® brand highly absorbable curcumin in a single 10 Oval softgel.
EM Placebo: 500 mg/day of psyllium husk fiber powder in a single #0 capsule.
Curc Placebo: 2,860 mg/day of coconut oil/polysorbate blend in a single 10 Oval softgel.
NEM® plus curQ+® combination: 500 mg/day of NEM® brand eggshell membrane powder in a single #0 capsule PLUS 2,860 mg/day of curQ+® brand highly absorbable curcumin in a single 10 Oval softgel.
Study summary
Eggshell membrane and Curcumin supplementation prior to intense exercise may reduce inflammation, muscle and joint pain, and promote recovery. This proof-of-concept study will examine how ingestion of specially formulated versions of these nutrients affects recovery from intense exercise.
Eligibility
Sex
MALE
Min age
18 Years
Max age
40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 to 40 at the time of consent.
* Healthy and recreationally active.
* Ability to comply with study procedures.
* Agree to refrain from alcohol intake and use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS), aspirin, and other over-the-counter pain medications for 48 hours prior to and after completion of each testing session.
Exclusion Criteria:
* No recent history of exercise training
* An orthopedic limitation that would prevent the ability to perform the exercise intervention.
* Participants who currently smoke cigarettes.
* Known allergies to eggs, sulfur, or curcumin.
Primary outcome measure(s)
VAS Muscle Soreness Rating — 2 weeks Changes in Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ratings of muscle soreness (rated from zero to 100 mm) from baseline following intense exercise. The higher the rating, the more muscle soreness so negative changes in VAS would equate to improvement.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab - Texas A&M University
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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