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Abstract Exercise induced muscle damage can increase perceived pain which may decrease adherence to an exercise program. Purpose: To determine the effects of tart cherry juice with whey protein (TCW)… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Exercise induced muscle damage can increase perceived pain which may decrease adherence to an exercise program. Purpose: To determine the effects of tart cherry juice with whey protein (TCW) on recovery from plyometric exercise. Methods: Sixteen participants (10 male, 6 female, Age: 23 ± 5 years, Height: 171 ± 13 cm, Weight: 79 ± 16 kg) ingested two 240 mL bottles of TCW or placebo beverage (PLA) twice daily for 10 days. Participants completed 5 × 20 drop jumps on day 6. Results: Both groups experienced muscle soreness (TCW: 21 mm vs. PLA: 33 mm), elevated CK (305 ± 176 UL) and LDH (196 ± 19 UL) 24 h post exercise. ORAC was significantly higher in TWC post supplementation (126 ± 48 μM vs. PLA: 58 ± 46 μM) and 48 h post exercise (641 ± 114 μM vs. PLA: 314 ± 113 μM). Conclusion: TCW can increase ORAC and may attenuate perceived soreness.
Journal Title: Journal of Functional Foods
Year Published: 2017
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