Muscle Fatigue, Muscle Power
Conditions
Keywords
muscle power, muscle fatigue, SierraSil
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine whether supplementation with SierraSil can improve anaerobic power and reduce muscle fatigue in a group of well-trained athletes. A secondary purpose is to examine the effect of SierraSil on the severity of delayed onset muscle soreness.
Detailed description
This is a double blind, crossover, pilot study that will examine the effect of SierraSil supplementation on the determinants of human performance. Anaerobic capacity, muscle fatigue, the severity of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and markers of inflammation will be measured before and after 3 weeks of supplementation with SierraSil or placebo. There will be a 3 week washout period prior to the crossover to ensure SierraSil supplementation has no residual effect.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTPlacebo
Sugar pill manufactured to mimic SierraSil 667 mg capsule
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTSierraSil
SierraSil is a natural, mineral supplement currently used to improve joint health and function.
Sponsors
University of British Columbia
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
19 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* no contraindications to strenuous exercise
Exclusion criteria
* muscle or joint injury * taking any form of anti-inflammatory or pain medication * females due to the variability that might be introduced due to the phases of the menstrual cycle
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| change in total anaerobic capacity | change from baseline at 3 weeks |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed