Olive extract may speed up workout recovery, small study suggests
NCT ID NCT07008586
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a supplement called OliPhenolia®, made from olives, can reduce inflammation and help healthy adults recover after exercise. 18 people took either the supplement or a placebo before and after a standard workout. Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation and movement quality over several days to see if the supplement made a difference.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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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21 to 60 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 ≥ 21 in line with manufacturer recommendations. * Written informed consent. * Willingness and ability to conform to the full protocol (please see full protocol). * Judged by the investigator to be in good health. * To have a pre-study health screen signed off by the lead researcher. Exclusion Criteria: * Current or recent (within the last 4 weeks) engagement with a strict dietary regime i.e., vegetarian / vegan / ketogenic / paleolithic / high protein / weight loss. * Any known issues with blood taking. * Any known bleeding disorders. * Any known allergy to olives, grapes, lemon, coca cola or prunes. * Average alcohol use of \<21 glasses per week for men and \<14 glasses per week for women (on average for the last six months). * Any drug or medicine abuse in the last six months * Known cardiovascular disease, disease related to the immune system (including HIV and hepatitis) and / or the respiratory system. * Known Diabetes Mellitus type I or type II. * Known renal or liver issues or known thyroid dysfunction. * Currently undertaking regular heavy and / or extreme exercise (please discuss with the lead researcher if you are unsure). * Current smoker or stopped smoking for \<one month prior to the first visit. * Current participation in any other clinical study within the month previous to the study start date (discuss with the lead researcher if unsure). * Known pregnancy and / or lactation (women only) * Uncertainty about the willingness or ability of the subject to comply with the protocol requirements.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University,
Cambridge, CB5 8DZ, United Kingdom
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