Background: Body composition plays a key role in both anaerobic and aerobic performance professional soccer. However, its relationship with physical female players remains underexplored. Assessing these parameters at the beginning of pre-season provides valuable insights for optimizing player readiness. This study investigates correlation between anthropometric profile, body composition, soccer onset. Additionally, it analyzes positional differences their relation to specific demands women’s...

This randomized double-blind and controlled single-center clinical trial was designed to evaluate the effect of a 6-week intake probiotic product (1 capsule/day) vs. placebo on an oxidative stress model physical exercise (high intensity duration) in male cyclists (probiotic group, n = 22; placebo, 21). included three lyophilized strains (Bifidobacterium longum CECT 7347, Lactobacillus casei 9104, rhamnosus 8361). Study variables were urinary isoprostane, serum malondialdehyde (MDA), oxidized...

The efficacy of pomegranate (Punica granatum) extract (PE) for improving performance and post-exercise recovery in an active population was equivocal previous studies. In this study, a randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, balanced, cross-over trial with two arms conducted. Eligibility criteria participants were as follows: male, amateur cyclist, training routine 2 to 4 sessions per week (at least one hour session). cyclists (n = 26) divided into treatment placebo (PLA) groups...

Background: The aim of the present study was to analyse effect 12 weeks training, 7 detraining and 16 retraining using a moderate or high intensity training programme on cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive patients. Method: Thirty-four patients took part study. 80–90% maximum heart rate for high-intensity (HIT) group ( n = 15) at 50–70% (MT) 19). Blood pressure, body composition, lipid profile, fasting glucose, strength fitness were analysed. Results: first period did not decrease...

This study aimed to analyse the effect of 10 weeks a highly concentrated docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) + eicosapentaenoic (EPA) supplementation (ratio 8:1) on strength deficit and inflammatory muscle damage markers in athletes. Fifteen endurance athletes participated study. In randomized, double-blinded cross-over controlled design, were supplemented with re-esterified triglyceride containing 2.1 g/day DHA 240 mg/day EPA or placebo for weeks. After 4-week wash out period, participants opposite...

Increased awareness of the importance dietary fibre has led to increased interest in "functional" components like digestion-resistant maltodextrin (RMD). This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study assessed effects RMD colonic transit time (CTT) and defecation characteristics (frequency, stool volume consistency). Sixty-six healthy adult volunteers (32 men) who did not have a daily habit had 7-day run-in period before 21-day intervention with or placebo. CTT segmental (SCTT) were...

Introducción: La quinua es un pseudocereal que contiene hidratos de carbono bajo índice glucémico, fibra alimentaria, proteínas alto valor biológico, fitoesteroles y ácidos grasos n-3 n-6 ha suscitado interés en la intervención nutricional prediabetes. Este estudio aleatorizado (2:1), controlado con placebo doble ciego evaluó los efectos sobre el masa corporal (IMC), hemoglobina glicada (HbA1c), glucemia basal (GB) grado saciedad plenitud pacientes prediabéticos. Material método: Se...

Osteoarthritis is a source of chronic pain and disability. Dietary supplements have been shown to be more secure option than NSAIDS. Particularly, the eggshell membrane has demonstrated efficacy in relieving joint stiffness. A clinical trial was designed which three groups were assigned two different doses this supplement compared placebo control group. The primary outcome variable knee pain, assessed using visual analogue scale. Secondary variables functional ability, quadriceps muscle...

Background Back pain is a common health problem that affects both workers and older people, reducing their quality of life. The primary objective was to assess the effect dietary supplementation with plant extracts rosemary, ashwagandha, sesame consumed for 12 weeks on intensity back pain. Methods A single-center randomized double-blind study three parallel arms depending product consumed. duration treatment weeks. investigational product, Berelief ® , contained blend polyphenolic...

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation can reduce exercise-induced oxidative stress generated during long aerobic exercise, with the minimum dose yet to be elucidated for physically active subjects. In this study, we performed a finding re-esterified DHA in triglyceride form randomized double-blind parallel trial at different doses (350, 1050, 1750, and 2450 mg day) 4 weeks males engaged regular cycling (n = 100, 7.6 ± 3.7 h/week). The endogenous antioxidant capacity of was quantified as...

The aim of the study was to assess whether oral intake a nutraceutical product (Citrolive™) could determine changes in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation and other parameters lipid metabolism plasma atherogenic capacity. Citrolive™ is commercial extract obtained from combination citrus fruit flavonoids olive leaf extracts. Twenty-three untreated subjects (69.6% males, 30.4% females, mean age 41.9 ± 9.4 years) with cardiovascular risk factors total cholesterol level >200 mg/dL LDL...

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted with the primary objective of assessing effect a natural extract Sclerocarya birrea on glucose metabolism in subjects prediabetes. The duration 90 days. Thirty-three assigned to experimental group (daily ingestion 100 mg nutraceutical product) and 34 placebo completed study. There were 36 men 31 women mean age 32.3 ± 14.1 years. In area under curve (AUC) oral tolerance test (OGTT), statistically significant decreases at 40...

A single-center, crossover, randomized, double-blind, and controlled clinical study was conducted to assess the tolerability profile, especially with regard gastrointestinal complaints, of oral supplementation AB-Fortis®, a microencapsulated ferric saccharate (MFS), as compared conventional ferrous sulphate (FS) in healthy premenopausal women. dose 60 mg/day elemental iron used. The test products were administered for 14 consecutive days washout period two menstrual episodes minimum one...

Endurance physical exercise is accompanied by subjective perceptions of exertion (reported perceived exertion, RPE), emotional valence, and arousal. These constructs have been hypothesized to serve as the basis for exerciser make decisions regarding when stop, how regulate pace, whether or not again. In dual physical-cognitive tasks, mental (executive) workload generated cognitive task has shown influence these perceptions, in ways that could also exercise-related decisions. present work, we...

Scientists and coaches seek effective ergogenic aids for performance improvement. Cyclists commonly use β-Alanine, which may enhance post-exercise recovery physical performance. High-dose β-Alanine supplementation’s impact on World Tour cyclists during a 7-day camp remains unstudied. This study aimed to analyse the effect of high dose β-alanine in cyclist camp. A double-blinded, randomised controlled trial was conducted. 11 were included final analysis: supplementation (n = 5; VO 2 max:...

Introduction Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid that has been focus of increasing research by its role as ergogenic aid to improve muscle performance. Methods A randomized, double-blind and controlled trial was conducted determine the effect nutritional supplement sustained-release formulation β-alanine in recreational trained men. The active product an innovative microgranules powder blend, administered at high doses (15 g/day) divided into 3 intakes during 30 days. There were 10...

The present randomized study investigated the effect of acute supplementation 800 mg/kg ketone monoester ingestion (KE) or placebo (PL) and 210 NaHCO3 co-ingestion on cycling performance WorldTour cyclists during a road stage simulation. Twenty-eight participated in (27.46 ± 4.32 years; 1.80 0.06 m; 69.74 6.36 kg). Performance, physiological, biochemical, metabolism outcomes, gut discomfort, effort perceived were assessed simulation composed an 8-min time-trial (TT) + 30-s TT 4.5 hr outdoor...

Objective: In this pilot clinical study we investigated the effect on blood pressure (BP) of two community-based exercise training programs high (HIT) vs. low-moderate intensity (LMIT) in hypertensive individuals receiving at least one antihypertensive drug. Methods: The included phases physical exercises based 1-h session, 3 days/week for 12 and 16 weeks, respectively, separately by a 7-week resting period. Each phase was preceded four-week conditioning According to average maximal heart...

Background Fish oils were studied as ergogenic aids in a number of mixed physical trial designs showing promising results. However, the heterogeneous purity supplements, combined with variety tests employed call for more studies to confirm these findings, ideally standardised supplements. Our aim was test supplement highly concentrated DHA (DHA:EPA ratio equal approximately 8:1) on maximal cycling elucidate performance improvements mainly due DHA.Methods A double-blind, placebo controlled,...