A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study of spirulina supplementation on indices of mental and physical fatigue in men.
Int J Food Sci Nutr
; 67(2): 203-6, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
Spirulina may increase people's ability to resist mental and physical fatigue. This study tested that hypothesis in a randomized, double blinded, placebo controlled study in men. After 1 week, a 3 g/day dose of spirulina produced a small, but statistically significant increase in exercise output (Kcals consumed in 30 min exercise on a cross trainer machine). A mathematical based mental fatigue test showed improved performance 4 h after the first time of supplementation as well as 8 weeks later. Similarly, a subjective survey for a sense of physical and mental fatigue showed improvement within 4 h of the first supplementation as well as 8 weeks later. These results show that spirulina intake can affect fatigue in men.
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Suplementos Nutricionais
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Spirulina
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Fadiga
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Fadiga Mental
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En
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article