Adding betaine before running may boost performance
This study tests whether taking a supplement called betaine before a run can help you run better. You will drink water with or without betaine, then run on a treadmill and complete a 5k time trial to see if it makes a difference.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You are a man or a woman who still has menstrual periods
- You have been running regularly (at least 3 times a week) for the past year
- You are willing to complete a 60-minute treadmill run and a 5k time trial
- You have a doctor's permission to do intense exercise
- You have not used betaine, choline, folic acid, or vitamin B12 supplements in the last 3 months
Quick eligibility check
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