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Can pine bark extract boost your workout recovery?

NCT ID NCT07440394

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether pine bark extract supplements can help reduce fatigue and improve recovery after high-intensity cycling. Fourteen healthy adults took either the extract or a placebo for four days. Researchers measured how long they could cycle until exhaustion and checked blood markers of inflammation and oxidative stress.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
pine bark extract
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to help reduce fatigue and speed recovery after exercise.
What could go wrong
This was a very small trial (14 people) in healthy adults, not patients. Results may not apply to others, and the effect may be minimal or due to chance.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • China Medical University

    Taichung, Taiwan

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