Effect of Collagen Protein Versus Placebo on Indirect Markers of Musculotendinous Unit Recovery Following Eccentric Plantar Flexor Exercise
University of Central Florida
Summary
This study is focused on exploring the gap in the literature by comparing the effects of collagen protein versus placebo supplementation on the musculotendinous unit following muscle damaging protocol. Thus, the purpose of this study is to identify and compare the effect of collagen protein versus placebo supplementation on indirect markers of musculotendinous unit recovery following eccentric calf exercises.
Description
Various physical assessments that include pain scale, pain pressure threshold assessment, body composition, calf circumference measurements, muscle thickness measurements, Achilles tendon length and thickness measurements, myotonography of the calf, isometric force assessments during standing and seated plantarflexion positions, a heel raise test, and a standardized exercise routine focused on eccentric movements, targeting a leg chosen at random. Additionally, will consume a daily dose of two 30-g amount of collagen peptides derived from bovine hide (commercially available as Vital Proteins o…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–30 years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Males between the ages of 18-30 years old * Determined to be healthy by PAR-Q+ and the HHQ Exclusion Criteria: * Untrained (no resistance training in the past 3 months) * Any response of "yes" on the PAR-Q+; exclusion criteria noted on the HHQ * Allergy to bovine collagen or maltodextrin
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementCollagen
Participants will consume two 30-g amount of collagen peptides derived from bovine hide (commercially available as Vital Proteins or Peptan) mixed in 300 ml of orange gatorade zero.
- Dietary SupplementMaltodextrin
Participants will consume two 30-g amount of pure maltodextrin mixed in 300 ml of orange gatorade zero.
Location
- University of Central FloridaOrlando, Florida