Chocolate milk: the surprising secret to kayaker recovery?

NCT ID NCT06935058

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Poznan University of Physical Education Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether drinking chocolate milk after intense kayaking helps athletes recover better than water. Thirty elite kayakers drank either chocolate milk or water after exercise, and researchers measured muscle damage, inflammation, and hunger markers. The goal was to see if chocolate milk's mix of carbs and protein could speed up recovery and reduce soreness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: chocolate milk
What this could lead to: If it works, chocolate milk could be a simple, tasty recovery drink for athletes after intense exercise.
What could go wrong: This is a very small study (30 people) in elite kayakers only, so results may not apply to other athletes or the general public. It's also already completed, so no new data is coming.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue Insulin Resistance

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HUNGER INFLAMMATORY RESPONSES MUSCLE FATIGUE RECOVERY TIME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Poznań University of Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Culture in Gorzów Wielkopolski

Gorzów Wielkopolski, Polska, 66-400, Poland

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