Thread by @nick_krontiris

In this one, a high dose (2.5mg) of phenylcapsaicin was associated with a plausible ergogenic effect on strength performance, muscle damage and peripheral perceived exertion in comparison to a placebo and a lower dose of 0.625mg during resistance training.

- The aim of this study was to explore the effects of low dose (0.625 mg) and high dose (2.5mg) of phenylcapsaicin on full squat performance, active muscle and overall body ratings of perceived exertion, muscle damage, protein breakdown, metabolic response, and 24-h recovery.

These assessments were approached under a randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover design.

- Although 2.5mg of phenylcapsaicin reduced active muscle ratings of perceived exertion and enhanced mechanical performance, it also exhibited lower muscle damage in comparison to placebo and the lower dose.

- The main effects were documented through reductions in maximal velocity loss and eliciting a positive trend in the velocity of the slowest repetitions compared to placebo and the lower dose.

- 2.5mg of phenylcapsaicin was also effective in reducing muscle damage.

- Therefore, the results of this study confirm a plausible ergogenic effect of phenylcapsaicin on strength training and performance, but a high dosage seems to be necessary.

Effects of different phenylcapsaicin doses on resistance training performance, muscle damage, protein breakdown, metabolic response, ratings of perceived exertion, and recovery: a randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover trial (open access)

doi.org/10.1080/155027…

#exercise #fitness #fit #FitFam #FitLife #FitnessAddict #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #hypertrophy #gainz #gains #supplements #supplement #nutrition #diet