Effect of Vegetable and Fruit Enzyme Supplementation on Muscle Activation, Aerobic Capacity, and Blood Biochemical Parameters After High-Intensity Interval Exercise: Feasibility Study of Exercise Design With Exergaming
- Conditions
- Overtraining Syndrome
- Interventions
- Dietary Supplement: Supplementation ProtocolDiagnostic Test: Blood Lactate TestDiagnostic Test: Training ImpulseDiagnostic Test: Exergaming HIIE Test
- Registration Number
- NCT06466408
- Lead Sponsor
- Shu-Cheng Lin
- Brief Summary
This study explores the effectiveness of fruit and vegetable enzyme supplementation in reducing fatigue and enhancing aerobic capacity in elderly individuals after engaging in high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) through exergaming. Sixteen elderly female participants were divided into two groups based on pre-test lactate levels: an enzyme group and a placebo group, to ensure comparability. They performed HIIE using Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure, completing eight sets of 20-second high-effort exercises with 30-second rest intervals, totaling 370 seconds of activity. The primary metrics evaluated were blood lactate levels, heart rate (HR), rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and training impulse (TRIMP). Participants in the enzyme group received a fruit and vegetable enzyme supplement in a 30 c.c. dose twice daily for 14 days. The study aimed to determine if enzyme supplementation could effectively mitigate the physiological stress of HIIE and improve exercise outcomes in the elderly.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 30
- Aged 65 and above
- healthy elderly participants
- regular exercise habit (3 times per week within the past year)
- Those who can move their upper and lower limbs normally
- no history of upper limb skeletal muscle injury or major injury
- No heart-related diseases such as high blood pressure
- No related chronic diseases, such as diabetes
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description enzyme group Blood Lactate Test enzyme group consumed 30 mL of vegetable and fruit enzymes (The contents include needle-leaf cherries, cherries, apples, cranberries, blackberries, black currants, blueberries, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, Concord grapes, cranberries, elderberries, kale, oranges, peaches, papayas, parsley, pineapples, raspberries, red currants, spinach, and tomatoes, etc.)(Enzyme Village, Chiayi, Taiwan) mixed with 150 mL of water twice a day (at breakfast and dinner) for 14 consecutive days. placebo group Supplementation Protocol The placebo group followed the same protocol but consumed malt syrup (Amazon, USA) mixed with 150 mL of water twice a day (at breakfast and dinner) for 14 consecutive days. enzyme group Supplementation Protocol enzyme group consumed 30 mL of vegetable and fruit enzymes (The contents include needle-leaf cherries, cherries, apples, cranberries, blackberries, black currants, blueberries, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, Concord grapes, cranberries, elderberries, kale, oranges, peaches, papayas, parsley, pineapples, raspberries, red currants, spinach, and tomatoes, etc.)(Enzyme Village, Chiayi, Taiwan) mixed with 150 mL of water twice a day (at breakfast and dinner) for 14 consecutive days. enzyme group Exergaming HIIE Test enzyme group consumed 30 mL of vegetable and fruit enzymes (The contents include needle-leaf cherries, cherries, apples, cranberries, blackberries, black currants, blueberries, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, Concord grapes, cranberries, elderberries, kale, oranges, peaches, papayas, parsley, pineapples, raspberries, red currants, spinach, and tomatoes, etc.)(Enzyme Village, Chiayi, Taiwan) mixed with 150 mL of water twice a day (at breakfast and dinner) for 14 consecutive days. placebo group Training Impulse The placebo group followed the same protocol but consumed malt syrup (Amazon, USA) mixed with 150 mL of water twice a day (at breakfast and dinner) for 14 consecutive days. enzyme group Training Impulse enzyme group consumed 30 mL of vegetable and fruit enzymes (The contents include needle-leaf cherries, cherries, apples, cranberries, blackberries, black currants, blueberries, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, Concord grapes, cranberries, elderberries, kale, oranges, peaches, papayas, parsley, pineapples, raspberries, red currants, spinach, and tomatoes, etc.)(Enzyme Village, Chiayi, Taiwan) mixed with 150 mL of water twice a day (at breakfast and dinner) for 14 consecutive days. placebo group Blood Lactate Test The placebo group followed the same protocol but consumed malt syrup (Amazon, USA) mixed with 150 mL of water twice a day (at breakfast and dinner) for 14 consecutive days. placebo group Exergaming HIIE Test The placebo group followed the same protocol but consumed malt syrup (Amazon, USA) mixed with 150 mL of water twice a day (at breakfast and dinner) for 14 consecutive days.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Lactate pre and after-intervention: measurements taken before the test, during the 2 and 4 minute of the test, and 5 and 10 minutes after the test. Measure lactate level with fingertip blood test in Exergaming HIIE
Heart rate (bpm) Collect the heart rate at 20, 50, 80, 110, 140, 170, 200 and 220 seconds in the HIIE test Use a heart rate monitor to record heart rate in Exergaming HIIE
Borg 0-10 score rating of perceived exertion (RPE) Collect the RPE at 20, 50, 80, 110, 140, 170, 200 and 220 seconds in the HIIE test Use Borg 0-10 score RPE to record RPE in Exergaming HIIE
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Training Impulse During Exergaming HIIE Calculate the subjective and objective training Impulse (arbitrary unit, AU) based on the heart rate and RPE.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Tainan University of Technology
🇨🇳Tainan City, Taiwan