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Carina M Velasquez1, Christian Rodriguez1, Kealey J Wohlgemuth1
1Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA.
Nutrients
|May 28, 2025
Summary
Structured medium- and long-chain triglycerides (sMLCT) did not significantly impact muscle strength recovery after damaging exercise. Further research is needed to explore potential benefits of sMLCT for athletic performance and muscle repair.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Structured medium- and long-chain triglycerides (sMLCT) offer a potential method for enhanced delivery of medium-chain fatty acids to skeletal muscle.
- Limited data exists on sMLCT's effects on muscular performance and recovery post-exercise-induced muscle damage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of a novel sMLCT formulation on muscular performance and recovery following a muscle-damaging exercise protocol.
Main Methods:
- Forty healthy female adults were randomized into placebo (CON) or sMLCT groups.
- Muscle performance, size, and soreness were assessed pre-exercise and at 24, 48, and 72 hours post-exercise.
Main Results:
- No significant condition × time interactions were observed for strength outcomes, although trends suggested potential effects on torque.
- Ultrasound echo intensity, subjective soreness, thigh circumference, leg volume, and vertical jump performance also showed no significant condition x time interactions.
Conclusions:
- The ingestion of sMLCT did not significantly alter the rate of muscle strength recovery after resistance exercise-induced muscle damage in this study.
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