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Berry boost: blackcurrant supplement linked to big strength gains in Gym-Goers
NCT ID NCT07619976
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a supplement made from New Zealand blackcurrants could help people who do strength training lift more and think sharper. Twenty healthy adults who regularly lifted weights took either a low or high dose of the supplement, a placebo, or nothing for a week. Results showed that both doses increased how much weight they could lift and improved mental focus, with no side effects.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-40 years * At least 2 years of regular resistance training that included the bench press and either the leg press or squat * Body mass index (BMI) of 18.5-24.9 kg/m² Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with a metabolic, cardiovascular, or thyroid disorder * Current use of prescription or over-the-counter agents with potential cardiovascular or neurocognitive effects (e.g., beta-blockers or stimulants) * Tobacco use, vaping, or smokeless nicotine use * Self-reported blackcurrant sensitivity * Habitual alcohol intake greater than 12 standard drinks per week * Any recent musculoskeletal injury likely to impair testing * Resting heart rate exceeding 100 bpm at familiarization * Resting blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg at familiarization after repeat confirmation * Body fat percentage exceeding the study's predefined threshold at familiarization
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Exercise Physiology and Nutrition Laboratory (EPNL) at Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama, 36265-1724, United States
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