Pre-run supplements during a 5 km treadmill run
Treatments studied
This study tests whether certain nutritional supplements taken before running affect performance during a 5 km treadmill run. Participants will run at a set pace, and some will wear a continuous glucose monitor to track sugar levels.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- You are generally healthy with no heart, lung, metabolic, or nerve conditions
- You have been running at least 3 times a week for 30+ minutes for the past 3 months
- You can finish a 5 km run in under 30 minutes
- You are willing to follow diet and supplement rules before the run and do fingerstick tests
- If chosen for the glucose monitor group, you agree to wear a small sensor on your arm
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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