Salidroside and exercise performance in healthy active young adults - an exploratory, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rhodiola rosea extract is purported to improve physical performance and support resilience to stress. Salidroside is considered to be one of the main constituents responsible for the ergogenic actions of R. rosea. However, R. rosea extract contains relatively little salidroside and cultivation of R. rosea is challenging as it is mainly found in high-altitude, cold regions. Additionally, the R. rosea plant is subject to conservation concerns because of its growing popularity. The purpose of this exploratory study was to evaluate the short-term effects of pure, biosynthetic salidroside supplementation on exercise performance, mood state, and markers of inflammation and muscle damage in healthy active young adults.

Methods

Fifty participants (30 M, 20F; 21 ± 4 yrs; 1

SUBMITTER: Schwarz NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11610317 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature