The study aims to evaluate the effect of supplementation with Euterpe edulis on the physical and mental performance, inflammation, muscle recovery, and muscle strength of healthy men submitted to physical exercises. The study will use a double-blind and randomized design, including physical tests, blood sample analysis, and subjective assessments. Participants will receive 250 ml of the juice or a placebo for ten days before the evaluations.
Age range
19 Years – 30 Years
Sex
MALE
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Changes in mental capacity - Simple reaction psychomotor test
Timeframe: The test will be applied on day 1 and 11 of the study, after the period of 10 days drinking Juçara juice. The same methodology will be used in the patients who received the placebo product.
Changes in mental capacity - Psychomotor test of reaction of choice
Timeframe: The test will be applied on day 1 and 11 of the study, after the period of 10 days drinking Juçara juice. The same methodology will be used in the patients who received the placebo product.
Changes in the modulation of the inflammatory profile - Collection of blood samples and analysis of biomarkers
Timeframe: Blood samples will be collected 1 hour before the high-intensity strength exercise and 1 hour after.
Changes in physical capacity - Dynamometer
Timeframe: The dynamometer will be applied on day 1 and 11 of the study, after the period of 10 days drinking Juçara juice. The same methodology will be used in the patients who received the placebo product.
Changes in physical capacity - Jump tests
Timeframe: The jump tests will be applied on day 1 and 11 of the study, after the period of 10 days drinking Juçara juice. The same methodology will be used in the patients who received the placebo product.
Changes in physical capacity - Functional tests
Timeframe: The 6-minute step test will be applied on day 1 and 11 of the study, after the period of 10 days drinking Juçara juice. The same methodology will be used in the patients who received the placebo product.
Changes in physical capacity - Muscular endurance test
Timeframe: The abdominal resistance test will be applied on day 1 and 11 of the study, after the period of 10 days drinking Juçara juice. The same methodology will be used in the patients who received the placebo product.