Effect of Schisandra chinensis extract supplementation on quadriceps muscle strength and fatigue in adult women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Park J, Han S, Park H
Published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial in 45 healthy postmenopausal middle-aged women receiving 1000 mg/day Schisandra chinensis extract or starch placebo for 12 weeks, assessing quadriceps muscle strength, resting lactate, muscle mass and physical function
Key Findings
Quadriceps strength and resting lactate measures showed limited between-group change; effects were small and not consistent across endpoints.
Conclusions
A largely null-to-weak result for muscle strength in postmenopausal women.
Limitations
45 participants; single centre; narrow population; short duration.
Supplements Studied
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of SC extract supplementation on quadriceps muscle strength (QMS) and lactate at rest in adult women.
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
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