Almond for Physical Performance

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Muscle Soreness, Energy

In brief

Investigators specific aims are to compare the effects of consuming daily snacks of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds (2.0 ounces) versus an isocaloric amount of another commonly consumed snack food (pretzels) on energy (vigor) perception and physical activity, exercise performance (VO2max and measures of strength), strength and power performance as well as muscle soreness recovery after strenuous eccentrically-biased exercise.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04787718

Run by

San Diego State University

People needed

30

Starts

2020-07-15

Expected to finish

2022-05-03

Last updated by the study team

2022-05-05

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 30-50 years old
• BMI of 23-30

You may not qualify if…

• smoking,
• medications known to impact inflammation,
• musculoskeletal limitations and
• use of supplements within 1 month of participation that are known to impact antioxidant
• use of supplements within 1 month of participation that are known to impact inflammatory status

Where it is running

• San Diego State University — San Diego, California, United States

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