Can haskap berries help you recover after heavy squats?
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking haskap berries (a type of superfruit) before and after intense squat workouts can speed up your recovery and reduce soreness.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have at least 2 years of experience doing barbell squats.
- You currently squat at least once a week.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have diabetes, thyroid problems, or take medications like steroids or anti-inflammatories.
- You do not smoke cigarettes, follow a special diet (vegan, keto, low-carb), or regularly eat large amounts of berries or tart cherry juice.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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