Mushroom and speed play: a cocktail for athletic recovery?
NCT ID NCT07726979
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether taking cordyceps supplements alongside fartlek training — a type of speed-play workout — can reduce muscle damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress in competitive soccer players aged 18–20. Over four weeks, researchers measure blood markers of muscle injury, antioxidant activity, and bone metabolism, along with fitness changes. The goal is to see if this combination offers a natural way to speed recovery and boost performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cordyceps sinensis extract (500 mg daily) combined with a fartlek training program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement and training strategy to help athletes recover faster and perform better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 22 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The supplement's effects may be modest or absent.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Football Laboratory, Faculty of Sports Science and Health
Surabaya, Jawa Timur - East Java, 60213, Indonesia
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