The Effect of Vicia Faba Hydrolysate Supplementation on Muscle Strength Recovery
PepsiCo Global R&D
Summary
To investigate the effect of Vicia faba protein concentrate, a protein derived from Fava bean extract, on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Participants receive either 2.4g/day of PeptiStrong® supplement capsules or placebo capsules for 14 days until a strenuous exercise session. For the last 3 days, 2/3 of them stay on the same treatment and 1/3 of them switch from placebo to PeptiStrong®.
Description
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the result of eccentric muscle contraction and is caused by small tears in the myofibrils. Damage to the muscle fibers causes pain, inflammation, and reduced range of motion which can delay recovery. Peak effects are often experienced 48 - 72 hours following the exercise session but can last up to 7 days post-exercise. Various modalities are utilized to reduce DOMS such as cryotherapy, massage, and compression. However, nutritional supplements have also been studied including Omega 3 fatty acids, creatine monohydrate, tart cherry juice, vitamin D, and pr…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females 18 - 45 years of age. * Willing to fast overnight on the 4 testing occasions. * Participants agree to abstain from taking additional supplements throughout the testing period, with particular emphasis placed upon protein-based products (e.g., whey or casein based protein powders; animal derived protein hydrolysates; natural supplements constituted of vegetative protein hydrolysates from rice, fava bean, pea, carrot, spirulina, broccoli, potatoes; marine derived secondary metabolite products or protein hydrolysates including Omega-3 capsules or DHA). * M…
Interventions
- OtherPlacebo control capsules
2.4 grams (g) daily
- OtherPeptiStrong® supplement capsules with same appearance as placebo capsules
2.4 g daily
- OtherPeptiStrong® supplement capsules following muscle damaging exercise on Day 14
2.4 g placebo capsules for 14 days, then 3 days 2.4 g of PeptiStrong® capsules following one muscle damaging exercise session
Location
- Gatorade Sports Science Institute at IMG AcademyBradenton, Florida