The effects of Shilajit supplementation on fatigue-induced decreases in muscular strength and serum hydroxyproline levels
Keller JL, Housh TJ, Hill EC, Smith CM, Schmidt RJ, Johnson GO
Published in Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Key Findings
Eight weeks of 500 mg/day shilajit helped maintain maximal voluntary strength after fatiguing exercise and altered serum hydroxyproline, while 250 mg/day did not.
Conclusions
Dose-dependent effect on fatigue-related strength retention.
Limitations
Small sample; laboratory fatigue protocol; short duration.
Supplements Studied
Eight weeks of 500 mg/day shilajit helped maintain maximal voluntary strength after fatiguing exercise, while 250 mg/day did not.
Outcomes Measured
Shilajit 500 mg/day helped maintain maximal voluntary strength after fatiguing exercise.
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