The Effects of Gamma-Oryzanol Supplementation During Resistance Exercise Training
Fry AC, Bonner E, Lewis DL, Johnson RL, Stone MH, Kraemer WJ
Published in International Journal of Sport Nutrition
Methodology
Randomized placebo-controlled trial of 500 mg/day gamma-oryzanol during 9 weeks of resistance training in weight-trained men.
Key Findings
No differences between gamma-oryzanol and placebo in strength, body composition, testosterone, growth hormone or other hormonal measures.
Conclusions
Gamma-oryzanol does not enhance strength, body composition or anabolic hormones during resistance training.
Limitations
Small sample, single dose, trained-male population only, older trial.
Supplements Studied
No differences were observed between gamma-oryzanol and placebo for strength, body composition or circulating anabolic hormones.
Outcomes Measured
No differences were observed between gamma-oryzanol and placebo for strength or body composition measures.
Study Details
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