This study evaluated whether daily supplementation with Astragali radix extract (480 mg/day) for 10 weeks could attenuate training-induced impairments in muscle function, joint pain, and inflammatory markers in moderately active young adults undergoing a structured resistance training program. Participants were randomized in a double-blind, placebo-controlled design to receive either Astragali radix extract (ASTRA) or placebo (PLA) during 8 weeks of progressive resistance training followed by 2 weeks of intensified training. The primary outcome was maximal voluntary isometric torque (MVIT) of the knee extensors. Secondary outcomes included one-repetition maximum (1RM) strength, knee range of motion, muscle soreness (VAS), and circulating blood biomarkers of muscle damage and inflammation.
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Timeframe: One week before the start of the intervention (BAS), 48 hours after RT phase, and 24 hours following the completion of IT phase.