topicGrape Polyphenols Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimConclusion This study will evaluate whether consuming AGC improves endurance exercise performance, recovery and psychomotor speed across an endurance training programme, and evaluate the mechanisms responsible for any improvement.
evidence level2
citationd'Unienville NMA (2019)
sourceEffects of almond, dried grape and dried cranberry consumption on endurance exercise performance, recovery and psychomotor speed: protocol of a randomised controlled trial.
topicGrape Polyphenols Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimBackground Foods rich in nutrients, such as nitrate, nitrite, L-arginine and polyphenols, can promote the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO), which may induce ergogenic effects on endurance exercise performance.
evidence level2
citationd'Unienville NMA (2019)
sourceEffects of almond, dried grape and dried cranberry consumption on endurance exercise performance, recovery and psychomotor speed: protocol of a randomised controlled trial.
topicGrape Polyphenols Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimThus, consuming foods rich in these components, such as almonds, dried grapes and dried cranberries (AGC), may improve athletic performance.
evidence level2
citationd'Unienville NMA (2019)
sourceEffects of almond, dried grape and dried cranberry consumption on endurance exercise performance, recovery and psychomotor speed: protocol of a randomised controlled trial.
topicGrape Polyphenols Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimIn comparison with the placebo, the mean duration of the maximal endurance test was significantly increased with polyphenols (+9.7% ± 6.0%, p p < 0.05).
evidence level2
citationDeley G (2017)
sourceAn Acute Dose of Specific Grape and Apple Polyphenols Improves Endurance Performance: A Randomized, Crossover, Double-Blind versus Placebo Controlled Study.
topicGrape Polyphenols Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimPolyphenols are thought to be an interesting ergogenic aid for exercise and recovery.
evidence level2
citationDeley G (2017)
sourceAn Acute Dose of Specific Grape and Apple Polyphenols Improves Endurance Performance: A Randomized, Crossover, Double-Blind versus Placebo Controlled Study.
topicGrape Polyphenols Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimHowever, most studies regarding the effects of polyphenols investigated several days of supplementations.
evidence level2
citationDeley G (2017)
sourceAn Acute Dose of Specific Grape and Apple Polyphenols Improves Endurance Performance: A Randomized, Crossover, Double-Blind versus Placebo Controlled Study.