Effects of lemon verbena extract (Recoverben®) supplementation on muscle strength and recovery after exhaustive exercise: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

Effects of lemon verbena extract (Recoverben®) supplementation on muscle strength and recovery after exhaustive exercise: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

Abstract Background Exhaustive exercise causes muscle damage accompanied by oxidative stress and inflammation leading to muscle fatigue and muscle soreness. Lemon verbena leaves, commonly used as tea and refreshing beverage, demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this...

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Main Authors: Sybille Buchwald-Werner, Ioanna Naka, Manfred Wilhelm, Elivra Schütz, Christiane Schoen, Claudia Reule
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Subjects:
Sports nutrition
Lemon verbena
Aloysia citriodora
Recoverben®
Muscle strength
Recovery
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12970-018-0208-0

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