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The Effect of 8-weeks of Bovine Colostrum and Soy Protein Supplementation in Rugby Players

NCT02951923 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2016-11-01

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Summary

Bovine colostrum is the milk produced by cows immediately after calving. It contains high levels of proteins that improve immune protection and may act to prevent colds. During intense training, athletes often have compromised immune function. This may be especially true in club-level rugby players who abruptly start high intensity training in the spring in preparation for their competitive season. Our study will assess the effects of supplementing these players with bovine colostrum during this intense training. Thirty-six players will be recruited; half will consume colostrum during the 8 weeks of early-season training and half soy protein. The investigators predict the bovine colostrum supplement will improve health during the training and increase fitness levels.

Conditions

  • Exercise Performance
  • Body Composition

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Bovine Colostrum

Bovine colostrum vs. soy during rugby training

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Soy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Saskatchewan

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Philip Chilibeck, PhD · University of Saskatchewan

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-12-31
Primary Completion
2015-08-31
Completion
2015-08-31

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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