Haskap Berries for Exercise Performance Recovery
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores whether Haskap berries aid recovery from intense workouts by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress (damage caused by free radicals). Participants will drink either Haskap juice or a placebo before performing a challenging lower body workout. The researchers aim to determine if the berries speed up recovery in terms of performance and biological stress markers. This trial suits individuals who have regularly performed barbell squats for at least two years and are not on special diets or certain medications. As an unphased trial, it offers a unique opportunity to contribute to scientific understanding and potentially enhance workout recovery.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
Yes, you will need to stop taking any anti-inflammatory, weight loss, anabolic steroids, testosterone, or other drugs that may interfere with the study measures.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?
Research shows that Haskap berries are rich in antioxidants like polyphenols and vitamin C, which support good health. Past studies found that these berries boost endurance and running performance without causing major side effects. People who ate Haskap berries did not experience significant health problems.
Although more research is needed to fully understand their safety in every situation, current evidence suggests that Haskap berries are safe for consumption. They are already included in some diets due to their health benefits, and studies related to exercise performance have not reported serious negative effects.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Unlike other treatments for exercise performance recovery, which often focus on protein supplements or synthetic recovery aids, haskap berries leverage their natural polyphenol content to potentially reduce muscle soreness and inflammation. The active ingredient, found in these tart berries, is rich in antioxidants, which may help speed up recovery time after intense physical activity. Researchers are excited about the potential for a natural, food-based approach that might offer a more holistic and health-friendly recovery option compared to traditional methods.
What evidence suggests that Haskap Berries might be effective for exercise performance recovery?
Research has shown that Haskap berries might speed up recovery after exercise. One study found that consuming these berries helped athletes run longer and faster in a 5 km race. This suggests the berries might reduce damage and swelling in the body, common after intense exercise. In animal studies, Haskap berry extracts also reduced stress and swelling in muscle cells, aiding quicker recovery. In this trial, participants will receive either a Haskap berry supplement or a placebo to evaluate the potential benefits of Haskap berries in aiding recovery after workouts.16789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Mary P Miles
Principal Investigator
Montana State University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with over two years of experience in barbell squatting and who currently include squats in their weekly workout routine. It's not suitable for those who don't meet these exercise criteria.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants consume either Haskap juice or placebo and follow a low polyphenolic diet while performing intense resistance workouts
Performance Assessment
Performance is analyzed via vertical jumps, maximal voluntary contraction, and squat speed at 24, 48, and 72 hours post workout
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for recovery of blood markers and performance measures
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Haskap Berries
Trial Overview
Researchers are testing if a Haskap berry smoothie can help reduce oxidative stress, inflammation, and improve recovery after intense lower body workouts compared to a placebo drink that looks and tastes similar but has no active ingredient.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
The haskap supplement will consist of a haskap berry smoothie. A twice daily dose (10-12) hours apart will be consumed for 11 days.
The placebo supplement will have no polyphenol content and will be carbohydrate-matched to the experimental group. A twice daily dose (10-12 hours apart) will be consumed for 11 days.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Montana State University
Lead Sponsor
Montana State Agricultural Experiment Station
Collaborator
Citations
Improved Endurance Running Performance Following ...
The current study showed for the first time that Haskap berry consumption can improve time to exhaustion and 5 km time trial running performance ...
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researchgate.net/publication/358595319_Improved_Endurance_Running_Performance_Following_Haskap_Berry_Lonicera_caerulea_L_IngestionImproved Endurance Running Performance Following ...
Additionally, 5 km time trial performance was improved in the Haskap group by ~21 s (p = 0.016), which equated to a 0.25 km/h increase in mean ...
Impact of Haskap Berries on Recovery From High Intensity ...
The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine how certain food items affect oxidative stress, inflammation, and performance recovery from ...
Improved Endurance Running Performance Following ...
Additionally, 5 km time trial performance was improved in the Haskap group by ~21 s (p = 0.016), which equated to a 0.25 km/h increase in mean ...
Lonicera caerulea Berry Polyphenols Extract Alleviates ...
LCBP alleviates exercise fatigue in mice by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis of skeletal muscle cells.
Improved Endurance Running Performance Following ...
The current study showed for the first time that Haskap berry consumption can improve time to exhaustion and 5 km time trial running performance ...
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Haskap berries are very high in several compounds that function as antioxidants, such as polyphenols and vitamin C, which have many health promoting effects.
Effects of polyphenol-rich, berry supplementation on ...
The results indicate no statistically significant effect of berry supplementation on exercise performance and its associated biomarkers.
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northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/news-events/news/haskap-berries-could-hold-the-key-to-endurance-runners-success/Haskap berries could hold the key to endurance runners' ...
A recently discovered edible berry has the potential to improve the performance of endurance runners by a potentially game-changing 2%, according to new ...
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