Flavanol-Rich Cacao Mucilage Juice Enhances Recovery of Power but Not Strength from Intensive Exercise in Healthy, Young Men
(1) Background: Mucilage within cacao pods contains high levels of polyphenols. We investigated whether consumption of cacao juice enhances the recovery of muscle function following intensive knee extension exercise. (2) Methods: Ten recreationally active males completed two trials of 10 sets of 10...
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| author | Paul T. Morgan Paola M. Wollman Sarah R. Jackman Joanna L. Bowtell |
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| description | (1) Background: Mucilage within cacao pods contains high levels of polyphenols. We investigated whether consumption of cacao juice enhances the recovery of muscle function following intensive knee extension exercise. (2) Methods: Ten recreationally active males completed two trials of 10 sets of 10 single leg knee extensions at ~80% one repetition maximum. Participants consumed each supplement (ZumoCacao<sup>®</sup> juice, CJ or a dextrose drink, PL) for 7 days prior to and 48 h post exercise. Knee extension maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) and a counter movement jump (CMJ) were performed at baseline, immediately, 24 h, and 48 h post-exercise. Venous blood samples were collected at each time point and analyzed for indices of inflammation, oxidative damage, and muscle damage. (3) Results: CMJ height recovered faster with CJ at 24 h and 48 h post-exercise (<i>p</i> < 0.05), but there was no effect of CJ on recovery of MVC (both <i>p</i> > 0.05). There was also no effect of the trial on any blood markers (all <i>p</i> > 0.05). (4) Conclusions: Supplementation with CJ for 7 days prior to and 2 days after intensive knee extensor exercise improved functional recovery as shown by an improved recovery of CMJ up to 48 h post-exercise. However, the precise mechanism of action is unclear and requires further investigation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-90f84e66ca8949a095d2d63f97a38fa92022-12-22T02:22:30ZengMDPI AGSports2075-46632018-11-016415910.3390/sports6040159sports6040159Flavanol-Rich Cacao Mucilage Juice Enhances Recovery of Power but Not Strength from Intensive Exercise in Healthy, Young MenPaul T. Morgan0Paola M. Wollman1Sarah R. Jackman2Joanna L. Bowtell3Department of Sport and Health Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, St. Luke’s Campus, Exeter EX1 2LU, UKDepartment of Sport and Health Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, St. Luke’s Campus, Exeter EX1 2LU, UKDepartment of Sport and Health Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, St. Luke’s Campus, Exeter EX1 2LU, UKDepartment of Sport and Health Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, St. Luke’s Campus, Exeter EX1 2LU, UK(1) Background: Mucilage within cacao pods contains high levels of polyphenols. We investigated whether consumption of cacao juice enhances the recovery of muscle function following intensive knee extension exercise. (2) Methods: Ten recreationally active males completed two trials of 10 sets of 10 single leg knee extensions at ~80% one repetition maximum. Participants consumed each supplement (ZumoCacao<sup>®</sup> juice, CJ or a dextrose drink, PL) for 7 days prior to and 48 h post exercise. Knee extension maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) and a counter movement jump (CMJ) were performed at baseline, immediately, 24 h, and 48 h post-exercise. Venous blood samples were collected at each time point and analyzed for indices of inflammation, oxidative damage, and muscle damage. (3) Results: CMJ height recovered faster with CJ at 24 h and 48 h post-exercise (<i>p</i> < 0.05), but there was no effect of CJ on recovery of MVC (both <i>p</i> > 0.05). There was also no effect of the trial on any blood markers (all <i>p</i> > 0.05). (4) Conclusions: Supplementation with CJ for 7 days prior to and 2 days after intensive knee extensor exercise improved functional recovery as shown by an improved recovery of CMJ up to 48 h post-exercise. However, the precise mechanism of action is unclear and requires further investigation.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/6/4/159anti-inflammatoryanti-oxidantcacao juiceflavanolsmuscle damagerecovery |
| spellingShingle | Paul T. Morgan Paola M. Wollman Sarah R. Jackman Joanna L. Bowtell Flavanol-Rich Cacao Mucilage Juice Enhances Recovery of Power but Not Strength from Intensive Exercise in Healthy, Young Men Sports anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant cacao juice flavanols muscle damage recovery |
| title | Flavanol-Rich Cacao Mucilage Juice Enhances Recovery of Power but Not Strength from Intensive Exercise in Healthy, Young Men |
| title_full | Flavanol-Rich Cacao Mucilage Juice Enhances Recovery of Power but Not Strength from Intensive Exercise in Healthy, Young Men |
| title_fullStr | Flavanol-Rich Cacao Mucilage Juice Enhances Recovery of Power but Not Strength from Intensive Exercise in Healthy, Young Men |
| title_full_unstemmed | Flavanol-Rich Cacao Mucilage Juice Enhances Recovery of Power but Not Strength from Intensive Exercise in Healthy, Young Men |
| title_short | Flavanol-Rich Cacao Mucilage Juice Enhances Recovery of Power but Not Strength from Intensive Exercise in Healthy, Young Men |
| title_sort | flavanol rich cacao mucilage juice enhances recovery of power but not strength from intensive exercise in healthy young men |
| topic | anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant cacao juice flavanols muscle damage recovery |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/6/4/159 |
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