Effects of NEM® Brand Eggshell Membrane and curQ+® Brand Highly Absorbable Curcumin Supplementation, Alone or in Combination, on Recovery From Intense Exercise in Recreationally Active Men.
ESM Technologies, LLC
Summary
Eggshell membrane and Curcumin supplementation prior to intense exercise may reduce inflammation, muscle and joint pain, and promote recovery. This proof-of-concept study will examine how ingestion of specially formulated versions of these nutrients affects recovery from intense exercise.
Description
Eggshell membrane (EM) is derived from the inner fibrous layer of eggs that contain a number of proteins and Types I, V, and X collagen and sulfur containing amino acids (i.e., e.g., methionine, cysteine), glycosaminoglycans (e.g., hyaluronic acid, dermatan sulfate, chondroitin sulfate) that are found in synovium, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons of human joint tissue. Initial studies have shown that EM supplementation reduces inflammation and perception of pain while improving markers of joint health in individuals with osteoarthritis. Curcumin (Curcuma longa) is a member of the ginger famil…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–40 years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 40 at the time of consent. * Healthy and recreationally active. * Ability to comply with study procedures. * Agree to refrain from alcohol intake and use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS), aspirin, and other over-the-counter pain medications for 48 hours prior to and after completion of each testing session. Exclusion Criteria: * No recent history of exercise training * An orthopedic limitation that would prevent the ability to perform the exercise intervention. * Participants who currently smoke cigarettes. * Known allergies to eggs, sulfur, or cur…
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementNEM® brand eggshell membrane powder
500 mg/day of NEM® brand eggshell membrane powder in a single #0 capsule.
- Dietary SupplementcurQ+® brand highly absorbable curcumin
2,860 mg/day of curQ+® brand highly absorbable curcumin in a single 10 Oval softgel.
- Dietary SupplementEM Placebo
500 mg/day of psyllium husk fiber powder in a single #0 capsule.
- Dietary SupplementCurc Placebo
2,860 mg/day of coconut oil/polysorbate blend in a single 10 Oval softgel.
- Dietary SupplementNEM® plus curQ+® combination
500 mg/day of NEM® brand eggshell membrane powder in a single #0 capsule PLUS 2,860 mg/day of curQ+® brand highly absorbable curcumin in a single 10 Oval softgel.
Location
- Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab - Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, Texas