The Effect of Vicia Faba Hydrolysate Supplementation on Muscle Strength Recovery

Exclusion Criteria

• •Individuals that are glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficient. The test product in this study contains fava bean extract which may produce favism in genetically susceptible individuals.
• •Alcohol or drug abuse in the past year.3. Testosterone or estrogen supplementation (not including women on oral contraceptives)
• •Pregnant or nursing or planning to become pregnant.
• •Participation in any other clinical trial in the past 30 days. Participation in any PepsiCo trial in the past 6 months
• •Volunteers with unstable medical conditions.
• •Any complaints that could interfere with the ability to exercise.
• •Individuals who are cognitively impaired or unable to give informed consent.
• •Any co-morbidities interacting with mobility or muscle metabolism of the lower limbs (e.g. arthritis, spasticity / rigidity, all neurological disorders, paralysis).
• •Creatine supplements, corticosteroids, NSAIDS, amino acids, injectible peptides, collagen, and nicotinamide (Vit B3/niacin).
• •Presence or history of neurological disorders or significant psychiatric illness.
• •Any condition the study investigator believes would interfere with eligibility following the study protocol, effect the study results, or put the subject at undue risk.
• •Participation in resistance or aerobic exercise within 48 hours of the test days.
• •Participation of \>3 high-intensity exercise sessions per week.
• •Undertake recovery methods such as sea swims, foam rolling, cryotherapy or excessive stretching during days 14-17.
• •Have been in contact with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 in previous 14 days.
• •Are Hepatitis A- or B-positive or have had a sexual partner infected with hepatitis or HIV and not taking medication.
• •Are not employed by, or have a parent, guardian, or other immediate family member employed by a company that manufactures any products that compete with any Gatorade product. If you are unsure if a company would be considered a competitor to Gatorade, let the study investigator know the name of the other company and the nature of your relationship to that company before ou sign the informed consent