Everyone ought to read Good to Go (āAn eye-opening exploration of how the human body can best recover and adapt to sports and fitness training.ā) , recently out by Christie Aschwanden. [Amazon.com] She is Mrs Scientific Method and debunks almost all recovery āmethodsā. Donāt think she saw this study yet, Iāve reached out to ser if she might hava a peek at this particular studs too. I Will read carefully too. Letās discuss methodology ping @chad
My limited understanding is this product, standardized to punicalagins, is similar to the supplement in the referenced study instead of a pomegranate extract standardized to ellagic acid.
No stomach cramps for me. I have had two capsules so far (one each of the last two mornings) and havenāt noticed anything positive/negative at this point.
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I mix this with beet juice powder and drink 30 minutes to 1 hour before rides. It makes the beet juice more palatable.
Here is a well done study that did not have the same results. One thing I did notice was they did not prescribe a pre study multiple day load of Pom like most beet root juice studies have as well as the 15 day loading that the study that the trainerroad crew discussed did.
My recollection from the podcast is the they said beet juice and pomegranate extract target different pathways, and so may be complementary rather than competitive.
The restoration of SEA VO2 values at ALT is likely driven by the high polyphenol content of POMx, which is proposed to improve nitric oxide bioavailability. Despite an increase in VO2, no change in exercise performance occurred and therefore this study does not support the use of POMx as an ergogenic supplement.
In addition, the current study was limited by a relatively small sample size ( n = 8), which was unavoidable due to the research taking place during a high-performance junior training camp. While previous research has demonstrated a reduction in VO2 during submaximal cycling exercise [18, 21], it is acknowledged that the lack of effect of POMx on submaximal VO2in the current study may have been due to an insufficient number of participants.
Yes, Iāve seen that study. Two things to consider.
First, there were some positive outcomes of that study if you consider 5min VO2 at altitude. Thatās something worth considering!
Second, these were trained individuals taking acute dosages. Iām sure POMx would be quick to recommend chronic dosage! Ha! But there is evidence to support chronic dosage for trained athletes but untrained individuals will benefit from just acute dosage.
Note from that study the interaction with thiol/N-acetylcysteine! There is some nuance to the POMx story, for sure, but in general I would say all three of these studies paint a positive picture regarding POMx.