Spirulina Supplementation In Recovery From Damaging Exercise

Last updated: June 13, 2024
Sponsor: University of Exeter
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Placebo supplement

Spirulina supplement

Eccentric exercise

Clinical Study ID

NCT06391957
4530276
  • Ages 18-40
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Exercise can cause muscle damage, leading to a loss in muscle function, increased muscle soreness and inflammation. Evidence supports the use of nutritional strategies to help recovery. Spirulina is a type of algae. It is eaten as a food supplement as it is full of micronutrients, some which provide anti-inflammatory benefits. This work will assess the impact of taking spirulina supplements on recovery from hard exercise. Investigators will measure changes in muscle function, soreness and markers of inflammation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Are available and willing to attend St Luke's Campus, Exeter

  • Age 18 - 40

  • BMI 18.5 - 30 kg/m2

  • The participant exercises / plays sport for > 2 h/week, but doesn't do structuredresistance strength training

  • Self-reported as healthy (absence of injury or disease)

  • Have no known food allergy to algae

  • Are not taking any over the counter or prescribed medication that might interferewith study, e.g. anti-inflammatory medication

  • Non-smoker

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Are unable to attend St Luke's Campus, Exeter

  • Are out-with age range 18 - 40

  • BMI below 18.5 or above 30 kg/m2

  • The participant does not exercise

  • The participant does regular structured resistance strength training

  • Known injury or disease that might influence study outcomes

  • Have a known food allergy to algae

  • Are taking over the counter or prescribed medication that might interfere withstudy, e.g. anti-inflammatory medication

  • Smoker

Study Design

Total Participants: 30
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Placebo supplement
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 04, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
September 30, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • University of Exeter

    Exeter,
    United Kingdom

    Active - Recruiting

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