Efficacy Study of Protein Supplementation in Attenuating the Decline in Performance After Strenuous Concurrent Exercise

A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Protein Supplementation in Attenuating the Decline in Performance Following Strenuous Concurrent Exercise

This study is designed to investigate whether protein supplementation can improve recovery of muscle function following a strenuous combination of both endurance and resistance exercise. It will specifically investigate the effect of protein supplementation on the recovery of strength, power and endurance exercise performance, along with measures of damage and inflammation of the muscle.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Understanding of the study procedures, restrictions and willingness to participate as evidenced by voluntary informed consent form and has received signed and dated copy of the informed consent form
• Male participants; age between 18 to 35 years, inclusive
• Well trained endurance cyclist (competing at a minimum of Category 3 road-racing/estimated 10 mile TT of <23 minutes), with a training history >1 year
• Good general and mental health

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently taking any nutritional supplements, polyphenols or beta-blockers, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), recreational drugs
• Known or suspected intolerance or hypersensitivity to the study material or any of their stated ingredients
• Allergy to milk or wheat products
• Heart or any other medical condition that may contra-indicate participants from taking part in high intensity or exhaustive physical activity
• Previous participation in this study; another clinical study or receipt of an investigational drug within 30 days of the screening visit; participation in another study involving a protocol to elicit Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage (EIMD) within 6 months of the screening visit