Almonds vs. cereal bars: which boosts muscle recovery best?

NCT ID NCT06363409

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at whether eating almonds after a workout helps muscles recover and grow stronger compared to eating a cereal bar. Sixty healthy adults who do light exercise will follow an 8-week weight training program and eat either almonds or a cereal bar after each session. Researchers will measure muscle soreness, damage, strength, and body changes to see if almonds make a difference.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • San Diego State University

    RECRUITING

    San Diego, California, 92182-7251, United States

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