Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Red Spinach Extract Supplementation on Isometric Strength, Resistance Exercise and Cognitive Performance
Lead Sponsor:
Lipscomb University
Conditions:
Sports
Eligibility:
MALE
18-34 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Red Spinach is a natural food which is a rich source of nitrates, which are beneficial in hemodynamics, cardiovascular function, and have natural hypotensive and antianginal effects. Red spinach extra...
Detailed Description
This research study is designed to measure the effects of red spinach extract (RSE) on markers of physical and cognitive performance during and following anaerobic exercise.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18-34 years old Participants must have at least 1 year of resistance training experience.
- Free of any physical limitations, medications, and supplements that may affect performance, as determined by a health and activity questionnaire.
- Are free of musculoskeletal injuries
- Are not taking medications that may interfere with study measurements
Exclusion
- Participants that cannot take either the RSE or placebo supplement will be excluded, as this will be a double-blind study.
- Furthermore, participants that cannot participate in pre- and post-research testing, and/or those that cannot commit to regular training sessions will be excluded.
- Inability to perform physical exercise (determined by health and activity questionnaire)
- Taking any other nutritional supplement or performance enhancing drug.
- Any chronic illness that causes continuous medical care
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 26 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
11 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04292106
Start Date
September 26 2019
End Date
March 30 2020
Last Update
January 14 2022
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Jeremy Townsend
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37215