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The Influence of Chlorella Supplementation on Running Performance

NCT06479993 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2024-06-28

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Summary

Algae, such as chlorella, are gaining popularity as a nutritious additive to whole food or as a supplement. They contain a variety of beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and amino acids, which can have positive effects on our health and possibly athletic performance. Chlorella, specifically, is a type of single-celled green algae that you can easily find in health stores worldwide. While there's some evidence suggesting that chlorella supplementation might improve submaximal and maximal performance for cyclists, it's unclear if it has the same impact on runners. To investigate this, the investigators aim to conduct a double-blind randomised placebo controlled study to see if taking chlorella daily for 3-weeks can enhance different aspects of running performance, both during low/moderate and intense exercise, among individuals who regularly engage in running.

Conditions

  • Athletes
  • Healthy

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Chlorella supplementation

Supplementation with chlorella (6g/day for 3-weeks)

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo supplementation

Supplementation with placebo - microcrystalline cellulose (6g/day for 3-weeks)

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University College, London

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Tom Gurney · University College, London

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-05
Primary Completion
2025-05-31
Completion
2025-09-30

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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