RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 The effects of 6 weeks of Tribulus terrestris L. supplementation on body composition, hormonal response, perceived exertion, and CrossFit® performance: A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled study
A1 Fernández Lázaro, Diego
A1 Mielgo Ayuso, Juan Francisco
A1 Valle Soto, Miguel del
A1 Adams, David P.
A1 González Bernal, Jerónimo J.
A1 Seco Calvo, Jesús
K1 Farmacología
K1 Biología
K1 Entrenamiento (Deportes)
K1 Tribulus terrestris
K1 CrossFit
K1 Ergogenic aid
K1 Sport performance
K1 Ayuda ergogénica
K1 Rendimiento deportivo
K1 2410 Biología Humana
K1 3209 Farmacología
AB Tribulus terrestris L. (TT) supplementation have been shown to enhance sports performance in many but not all studies. Moreover, data regarding the potential impact of TT supplementation on CrossFit® endurance is limited. This study aimed to determine whether TT supplementation improve body composition, hormonal response, and performance among CrossFit® athletes. In a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial, a total of 30 healthy CrossFit®-trained males were randomly allocated to receive either 770 mg of TT supplementation or a placebo daily for 6 weeks. Body mass, fat mass, fat composition, testosterone and cortisol levels, and CrossFit® performance (5 common Workouts of the Day: back squat, bench press, dead lift, Grace, and CrossFit® Total) were assessed before and after intervention. There were no significant group x time interactions for the outcomes of the study except for testosterone levels and bench press performance (p < 0.05). TT supplementation did not impact enhance performance or body composition in CrossFit® male athletes. However, TT supplementation may act as a testosterone booster helping the recovery after physical loads and mitigating fatigue.
PB MDPI
YR 2021
FD 2021
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/59543
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/59543
LA eng
NO Nutrients, 2021, vol.13, n. 11, 3969
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 07-ago-2024