Published in:
Open Access
01-12-2015 | Poster presentation
Short-term powdered tart cherry supplementation encircling an acute endurance challenge potentially increases running performance and attenuates post-race markers of inflammation
Authors:
A O'Connor, K Levers, R Dalton, E Galvan, C Goodenough, S Simbo, S Mertens-Talcott, C Rasmussen, M Greenwood, R Kreider
Published in:
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
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Special Issue 1/2015
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Excerpt
Consumption of tart cherry juice has been reported to increase endurance aerobic performance and attenuate perceptions of muscle soreness by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress that cause secondary muscle damage following endurance exercise. The purpose of this study was to determine if consumption of a powdered form of tart cherries derived from tart cherry skins (CherryPURE® Freeze Dried Tart Cherry Powder) prior to and following strenuous endurance exercise increases performance while attenuating markers of inflammation and oxidative stress. …