Effects of Rhodiola rosea on Physical and Decision-Making Performance in Football Players: A Randomised Controlled Trial - PubMed
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- Four weeks of Rhodiola rosea (RHO) supplementation improved intermittent exercise performance (Yo-Yo IR2) in football players.
- RHO supplementation enhanced repeated-sprint ability (RSA) with significant improvements in mean sprint time compared to placebo.
- Post-exercise blood lactate concentrations were significantly lower in the RHO group at 0, 3, and 5 minutes post-exercise.
- Decision-making under fatigue improved in the RHO group, with faster reaction times and higher accuracy.
- RHO supplementation led to significant improvements in passing and shooting performance, particularly in short-pass accuracy.
- Match running metrics showed increased total and high-speed running distances in the RHO group.
- Haematological markers such as haemoglobin and haematocrit levels increased in the RHO group.
- The study suggests RHO enhances performance maintenance rather than peak sprint capacity.