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The Effect of Lemongrass on Aerobic Performance
Sponsor: Northumbria University
Summary
The goal of this experimental study is to examine the influence of Lemongrass extract on aerobic training parameters following a 6-week training programme in middle-aged males. A secondary aim will be to explore the influence on sexual wellness. Participants will attend 23 visits to the laboratory involving: * fitness testing (some to exhaustion). * blood sampling (capillary and venous samples). * a supervised 6 week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) programme. * consuming either the lemongrass extract or placebo in the form of tablets, once a day during the 6 week training.
Official title: The Effect of Lemongrass on Aerobic Performance and Sexual Wellbeing Following High-Intensity Interval Training Training in Middle Aged Males
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
40 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-10
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2025-09-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Active: Lemongrass
200mg of lemongrass extract
Control: Placebo
microcrystalline cellulose
Locations (1)
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom