Effects of Eggshell Membrane and Curcumin Extract Supplementation, Separately or Combined, on Recovery From Intense Exercise
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
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
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 | College Station | Texas | Recruiting |
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