Supplementation with a proprietary blend of ancient peat and apple extract may improve body composition without affecting hematology in resistance-trained men.
Adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) is primarily known as a cellular source of energy. Increased ATP levels may have the potential to enhance body composition. A novel, proprietary blend of ancient peat and apple extracts has been reported to increase ATP levels, potentially by enhancing mitochondrial ATP production. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to determine the supplement's effects on body composition when consumed during 12 weeks of resistance training. Twenty-five healthy, resistance-trained, male subjects (age, 27.7 ± 4.8 years; height, 176.0 ± 6.5 cm; body mass, 83.2 ± 12.1 kg) completed this study. Subjects supplemented once daily with either 1 serving (150 mg) of a proprietary blend of ancient peat and apple extracts (TRT) or placebo (PLA). Supervised resistance training consisted of 8 weeks of daily undulating periodized training followed by a 2-week overreach and a 2-week taper phase. Body composition was assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and ultrasound at weeks 0, 4, 8, 10, and 12. Vital signs and blood markers were assessed at weeks 0, 8, and 12. Significant group × time (p < 0.05) interactions were present for ultrasound-determined cross-sectional area, which increased in TRT (+0.91 cm(2)) versus PLA (-0.08 cm(2)), as well as muscle thickness (TRT: +0.46; PLA: +0.04 cm). A significant group × time (p < 0.05) interaction existed for creatinine (TRT: +0.06; PLA: +0.15 mg/dL), triglycerides (TRT: +24.1; PLA: -20.2 mg/dL), and very-low-density lipoprotein (TRT: +4.9; PLA: -3.9 mg/dL), which remained within clinical ranges. Supplementation with a proprietary blend of ancient peat and apple extracts may enhance resistance training-induced skeletal muscle hypertrophy without affecting fat mass or blood chemistry in healthy males.
a MusclePharm Sports Science Institute, MusclePharm Corp., Denver, CO 80239, USA.
Jordan M
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Joy
a MusclePharm Sports Science Institute, MusclePharm Corp., Denver, CO 80239, USA.
Paul H
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Falcone
a MusclePharm Sports Science Institute, MusclePharm Corp., Denver, CO 80239, USA.
Roxanne M
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Vogel
a MusclePharm Sports Science Institute, MusclePharm Corp., Denver, CO 80239, USA.
Matt M
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Mosman
a MusclePharm Sports Science Institute, MusclePharm Corp., Denver, CO 80239, USA.
Michael P
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Kim
a MusclePharm Sports Science Institute, MusclePharm Corp., Denver, CO 80239, USA.|b Department of Sports Exercise Science, US Sports Academy, Daphne, AL 36526, USA.
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Moon
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000255:Adenosine Triphosphate / Q000378:metabolism; D000328:Adult; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D001823:Body Composition / Q000187:drug effects*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004734:Energy Metabolism / Q000187:drug effects; D005638:Fruit; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D008297:Male; D027845:Malus; D008928:Mitochondria / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D009929:Organ Size; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D052097:Quadriceps Muscle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D055070:Resistance Training; D012987:Soil; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D055815:Young Adult
D045930:Anabolic Agents; D015415:Biomarkers; D010936:Plant Extracts; D012987:Soil; D000255:Adenosine Triphosphate
ElevATP; blood chemistry; chimie sanguine; entraînement à la force; fat mass; haltérophilie; masse adipeuse; masse musculaire; muscle mass; nutrition sportive; periodization; périodisation; safety; sport; sports nutrition; strength training; sécurité; weight lifting