Effect of a Nutritional Supplement on Muscle Recovery
The Role of a Nutritional Formulation Containing Caprylic Acid and Omega 3 Fatty Acids in Promoting Skeletal Muscle Function Recovery to Damaging Exercise in Healthy, Young Volunteers
Wageningen University
28 participants
Sep 26, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Inclusion Criteria4
- Young (≥18 and ≤35 years)
- Male sex
- Non-obese (≥18.5 and ≤27.5 kg/m2)
- Recreationally active (performing non-competitive exercise at least one time a week for minimally 30 minutes)
Exclusion Criteria6
- Smoking
- Participation in structural exercise with a major eccentric component (e.g. soccer, basketball, trail running, etc…)
- Chronic use of any prescribed over the counter pharmaceuticals
- Any history of medical or surgical events that may effect the study outcomes
- Following a specific diet (e.g. weight loss, ketogenic, vegan)
- Taking protein supplements
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Interventions
Seven day supplementation with a muscle damaging exercise performed on day four
Seven day supplementation with a muscle damaging exercise performed on day four
Locations(1)
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NCT07586839