Can an ancient herb give basketball players a legal edge?

NCT ID NCT07239960

Summary

This study tested whether taking a Rhodiola rosea supplement for 28 days could help basketball players perform better and feel less tired during simulated games. Researchers gave the supplement or a placebo to 48 healthy, professional male players. They measured game completion times, heart rate recovery, feelings of fatigue, and various fitness and blood tests to see if the herb made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Sport University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100084, China

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