Evaluation of the Effects of a Novel Dietary Microalgae Based Ingredient on Muscle Recovery and Endurance Capacity

Evaluation of the Protective Effects of a Novel Dietary Microalgae Supplement (PeLiv) Following Exercise-induced Muscle Damage and Influence on Endurance Capacity After Prolonged Consumption

The purpose of this investigation is to examine the effects of consuming a new dietary microalgae based supplement vs. placebo on neuromuscular function, energy utilization, soreness, perceptual wellness, swelling, and markers of muscle damage and inflammation in healthy young men before and after an acute exercise-induced muscle damage protocol (downhill running), and influence on endurance capacity after prolonged consumption.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male participants
• Healthy as assessed by Medical and activity history questionnaire (MHQ)
• Recreationally active according to American College of Sports Medicine guidelines
• Able to provide written and dated informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Untrained
• Any response of "yes" on the PAR-Q+
• Physical limitations preventing running, countermovement jump, and strength (peak isometric torque and peak isokinetic torque) assessments