Impact of Powdered Tart Cherry Supplementation on Performance Recovery Following Repeated Sprint Exercise - PubMed
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- Study examines powdered tart cherry (TC) supplementation effects on recovery and performance after repeated sprint exercise.
- 40 active participants (18 male, 22 female) were given either TC (500 mg/day) or placebo for ten days.
- Performance metrics included countermovement jump, isometric mid-thigh pull, isokinetic knee extension, and Wingate anaerobic test.
- Recovery was assessed via visual analog scales for soreness, recovery, readiness to train, and creatine kinase levels.
- Significant time effects were noted for recovery, readiness to train, jump height, soreness, and creatine kinase levels.
- No significant differences were found between TC and placebo groups across all performance and recovery metrics.
- Repeated sprints led to reduced jump height, peak propulsive force, peak torque, and readiness, while increasing soreness and muscle damage markers.
- TC supplementation did not enhance recovery or performance beyond placebo effects.