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Cranberries have the highest polyphenol and antioxidant capacity among fruits and vegetables and may protect against exercise-induced free radical production, consequently improving performance

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This video discusses the potential benefits of cranberry supplementation for athletic performance, highlighting a study that indicates cranberries, rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, may enhance running capacity, as evidenced by a 30% increase in mice. Researchers are exploring whether similar effects could be observed in humans, particularly for athletes, by reducing tissue and cell damage during intense exercise.

The study involved 14 elite runners who participated in trials assessing their performance with and without cranberry supplementation. Results showed a 1.5% improvement in aerobic performance during a 1500-meter time trial, indicating enhanced muscle oxygen replenishment and potential training and recovery benefits. While no significant improvements were found in a 400-meter trial, a buffering effect on lactate production was noted, suggesting a greater impact on the aerobic energy system.

Overall, the text concludes that cranberries might serve as a legal supplement for athletes looking to gain a competitive edge or improve recreational performance.

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Cranberries rich in antioxidants

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and polyphenols may improve athletic performance.

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A study found a 30% increase in running capacity in mice,

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given a cranberry supplement

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with corresponding improvements in skeletal muscle energy

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production and oxygen consumption.

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Researchers are investigating a cranberries could have

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similar effects in humans, potentially benefiting athletes

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through reduced tissue damage

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and cell damage during intense exercise.

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This study investigated the effects

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of cranberry supplementation on performance metrics

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of 14 elite level runners.

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The athletes underwent three visits including a baseline,

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acute dose, and chronic consumption of the supplement.

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They performed 400 meters

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and 1500 meter time trials to assess anaerobic

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and aerobic energy systems.

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Muscle oxygenation metrics were recorded using AmmonitOR

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and blood lactate levels were measured after each trial.

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The study found that cranberry supplementation improves

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aerobic performance in endurance athletes

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with a 1.5% improvement in running speeds.

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During the 1500 meter time trial.

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The supplement may have also improved the muscle's ability

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to replenish oxygen, benefiting training and recovery.

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No significant improvements were seen in the 400 meter time

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trial, but a buffering effect on lactate

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production was observed.

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Suggesting the supplement has more impact on the

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aerobic energy system.

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Athletes seek legal supplements for an edge.

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Cranberries could provide that boost for podium success

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or recreational improvements.

00:00 - Cranberries rich in antioxidants and polyphenols may improve athletic performance. A study found a 30% increase in running capacity in mice, given a cranberry supplement with corresponding improvements in skeletal muscle energy production and oxygen consumption.

00:18 - Researchers are investigating a cranberries could have similar effects in humans, potentially benefiting athletes through reduced tissue damage and cell damage during intense exercise. This study investigated the effects of cranberry supplementation on performance metrics of 14 elite level runners. The athletes underwent three visits including a baseline, acute dose, and chronic consumption of the supplement. They performed 400 meters

00:46 - and 1500 meter time trials to assess anaerobic and aerobic energy systems. Muscle oxygenation metrics were recorded using AmmonitOR and blood lactate levels were measured after each trial. The study found that cranberry supplementation improves aerobic performance in endurance athletes with a 1.5% improvement in running speeds. During the 1500 meter time trial. The supplement may have also improved the muscle's ability to replenish oxygen, benefiting training and recovery.

01:18 - No significant improvements were seen in the 400 meter time trial, but a buffering effect on lactate production was observed. Suggesting the supplement has more impact on the aerobic energy system. Athletes seek legal supplements for an edge. Cranberries could provide that boost for podium success or recreational improvements.

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