PQQ supplement may boost fat burning in weekend warriors

NCT ID NCT07148726

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Padova Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether taking a daily PQQ supplement for six weeks can improve how non-endurance athletes burn fat and use energy during exercise. Twenty-four basketball players were randomly assigned to receive either PQQ or a placebo. Researchers measured fat oxidation, body composition, and blood markers to see if the supplement made a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) dietary supplement
What this could lead to: If PQQ improves fat oxidation and metabolic markers, it could point toward a supplement to boost exercise efficiency in non-endurance athletes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 participants. Results may not apply to the general population, and any benefits might be minor or not reproducible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation inflammatory disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INFLAMMATION MITOCHONDRIAL BIOGENESIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nutrition and Exercise Lab, DSB, University of Padova

Padova, Italy, 35131, Italy

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