Effects of Cistanche deserticola Y.C. Ma Supplementation on Muscle Strength and Recovery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Daily supplementation with 5 g of CD extract for eight consecutive weeks significantly enhanced muscle strength and endurance in males with different training backgrounds and facilitated post-exercise recovery by modulating hormonal responses and reducing stress levels and inflammation. These findings provide experimental evidence supporting the application of CD in sports nutrition.
Authors
- Ruixue Min (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0036-6403)
- Bin Tao
- Hao Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9606-9066)
- Wentao Lian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9575-7246)
- Chenchen Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5437-2895)
- Chang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7867-6807)
- Xiaoyu Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2820-6353)
- Ze Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3087-0595)
- Haojie Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0753-4131)
- Liqi Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0292-973X)
Institutions
- University of Macau (MO)
- Zhengzhou University (CN)
- Zhengzhou University of Science and Technology (CN)
- Wuhan Sports University (CN)
- Beijing Sport University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nutrients
- Published
- 2025-09-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17182965
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75