Effect of Huperzine A on Cognitive Function and Perception of Effort during Exercise: A Randomized Double-Blind Crossover Trial.

ABSTRACT: Huperzine A has shown the ability to acutely improve cognitive function in certain populations, and therefore is commonly added to pre-workout supplements. However, its effects have not been studied in exercise-trained individuals.

Objective

We hypothesized that acute consumption of huperzine A would improve cognitive function during exercise, which may be beneficial for exercise performance.

Methods

From January to April, 2018, 15 exercise-trained individuals (11 women [height 166 ± 2 cm, weight 60.5 ± 3.0 kg] and 4 men [height 173 ± 4 cm, weight 82.0 ± 11.0 kg], BMI 23.5 ± 1.4 kg/m², age 30.4 ± 3.6 years) were studied in a double blind randomized-sequence cross-over study, in which they underwent tests for cognitive function (digit span, verbal/word fluency, and

SUBMITTER: Wessinger CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8439683 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature