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Effect of Cordyceps Supplementation Timing on Physiological Responses and Aerobic Adaptation in Athletes
Sponsor: Surabaya State University
Summary
Athletes frequently perform high-intensity exercise to improve physical performance and aerobic capacity. However, such training can induce exercise-induced muscle damage, oxidative stress, and inflammatory responses that may delay recovery and compromise subsequent training adaptations. Optimizing recovery strategies is therefore essential to maintain performance, reduce injury risk, and support long-term athletic development. Cordyceps is a medicinal mushroom that contains several bioactive compounds, including cordycepin and polysaccharides, which have demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. Although previous studies have reported beneficial effects of Cordyceps supplementation on exercise performance and physiological function, limited evidence exists regarding the optimal timing of supplementation relative to exercise. This study aims to investigate the effects of different Cordyceps supplementation timing strategies on physiological responses and aerobic adaptation following acute and chronic exercise training. Participants will be assigned to receive Cordyceps supplementation before exercise, after exercise, or placebo. The study will evaluate biomarkers of inflammation (IL-6), oxidative stress (MDA), muscle damage (CK), aerobic capacity (VO2max), and neuromuscular performance assessed using countermovement jump (CMJ) testing. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence-based recommendations regarding nutritional recovery strategies and supplementation timing to optimize recovery and training adaptation in athletes and physically active individuals.
Official title: Optimization of Athlete Recovery: Effects of Cordyceps Supplementation Timing on Inflammatory Response, Oxidative Stress, Muscle Damage, and Aerobic Adaptation Following Acute and Chronic Exercise Training
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
19 Years - 21 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-07-01
Completion Date
2026-09-15
Last Updated
2026-06-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Pre-Exercise Cordyceps militaris
Participants receive 2,000 mg of Cordyceps militaris (two capsules per administration) approximately 11 hours and 1 hour before each exercise session, three times per week for 4 weeks. The intervention is designed to evaluate the effects of pre-exercise supplementation timing on inflammatory response (IL-6), oxidative stress (MDA), muscle damage (CK), countermovement jump (CMJ) performance, and aerobic adaptation (VO2max).
Post-Exercise Cordyceps militaris
Participants receive 2,000 mg of Cordyceps militaris (two capsules per administration) immediately after each exercise session, three times per week for 4 weeks. The intervention is designed to evaluate the effects of post-exercise supplementation timing on inflammatory response (IL-6), oxidative stress (MDA), muscle damage (CK), countermovement jump (CMJ) performance, and aerobic adaptation (VO2max).
Placebo
Participants receive placebo capsules matched in appearance, packaging, and administration procedures to the Cordyceps militaris supplement. Placebo is administered before each exercise session, three times per week for 4 weeks, and serves as the control condition for comparison of physiological and performance outcomes.
Locations (1)
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Surabaya, Jawa Timur - East Java, Indonesia