The effects of tart cherry juice with whey protein on the signs and symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage following plyometric exercise

摘要

Exercise induced muscle damage can increase perceived pain which may decrease adherence to an exercise program. Purpose: To determine the effects of tart cherry juice with whey protein (TCW) on recovery from plyometric exercise. Methods: Sixteen participants (10 male, 6 female, Age: 23 +/- 5 years, Height: 171 +/- 13 cm, Weight: 79 +/- 16 kg) ingested two 240 mL bottles of TCW or placebo beverage (PLA) twice daily for 10 days. Participants completed 5 x 20 drop jumps on day 6. Results: Both groups experienced muscle soreness (TCW: 21 mm vs. PLA: 33 mm), elevated CK (305 +/- 176 UL) and LDH (196 +/- 19 UL) 24 h post exercise. ORAC was significantly higher in TWC post supplementation (126 +/- 48 mu M vs. PLA: 58 +/- 46 mu M) and 48 h post exercise (641 +/- 114 mu M vs. PLA: 314 +/- 113 mu M). Conclusion: TCW can increase ORAC and may attenuate perceived soreness. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.