Effect of Beet-root Juice and PBM Treatments on Muscle Fatigue

Description

The goal of this randomized counterbalanced repeated measures study is to test beet-root juice supplementation and red light therapy augment forearm muscle endurance in apparently healthy older adults over 65 years of age. The main questions seek to answer the following question: Does beet-root juice supplementation improve forearm muscle endurance compared to a placebo supplement? Does red light therapy improve forearm muscle endurance compared to a sham light exposure? Does beet-root juice supplementation in combination with red light therapy improve forearm muscle endurance compared to a placebo-sham light control?

Conditions

Health Care Utilization, Healthy Aging

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this randomized counterbalanced repeated measures study is to test beet-root juice supplementation and red light therapy augment forearm muscle endurance in apparently healthy older adults over 65 years of age. The main questions seek to answer the following question: Does beet-root juice supplementation improve forearm muscle endurance compared to a placebo supplement? Does red light therapy improve forearm muscle endurance compared to a sham light exposure? Does beet-root juice supplementation in combination with red light therapy improve forearm muscle endurance compared to a placebo-sham light control?

Application of Beet-root Juice Supplementation and Photobiomodulation Treatment on Forearm Muscle Fatigue in Older Adults

Effect of Beet-root Juice and PBM Treatments on Muscle Fatigue

Condition
Health Care Utilization
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Winston-Salem

Wake Forest Univesity, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27106

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Self-reports performing at least 30 minutes of light to moderate intensity physical activity 3 times per week for the last three months
  • * Currently smoke
  • * Have smoked within the last 6 months
  • * Are taking taking supplements known to increase blood nitrate levels
  • * Have a known kidney disease
  • * Have a known liver disease
  • * Have a known thyroid condition
  • * Have a known gastritis condition
  • * Are taking medications that are known to cause complications with nitrate supplementation
  • * Have known or reported joint pain within the dominant hand

Ages Eligible for Study

65 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Wake Forest University,

Andrew D Wells, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Wake Forest University, Reynolda Campus

Study Record Dates

2024-08-31