The Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Supplementation on Exercise Performance in Female Footballers
The Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Supplementation on Exercise Performance in Female Footballers
NCT ID: NCT06264986 Phase: NA Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 30 Completion: 2024-04-27
Conditions
Muscle Strength
Interventions
Ashwagandha, Placebo
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of short-term root extract ashwagandha supplementation on exercise performance in female footballers. The main question it aims to answer are:
Will short-term supplementation of root extract ashwagandha improve muscle strength markers in female footballers? Will short-term supplementation of root extract ashwagandha improve perception of recovery following high-intensity exercise in female footballers?
Participants will either supplement 600mg (5% withanolides) root extract ashwagandha or placebo once a day for 28 days. There will be three data points: baseline, 14 days and 28 days. Researchers will compare values of intervention against placebo to see if there is an effect on muscle strength or perception of recovery.
Primary Outcome
Increased Lower Body Muscle Strength 1/2