Flavanol-Rich Cacao Mucilage Juice Enhances Recovery of Power but Not Strength from Intensive Exercise in Healthy, Young Men

• Main Authors: Paul T. Morgan (Author), Paola M. Wollman (Author), Sarah R. Jackman (Author), Joanna L. Bowtell (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: MDPI AG, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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(1) Background: Mucilage within cacao pods contains high levels of polyphenols. We investigated whether consumption of cacao juice enhances the recovery of muscle function following intensive knee extension exercise. (2) Methods: Ten recreationally active males completed two trials of 10 sets of 10...