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12 weeks of 500 mg/day Sensoril supplementation improves perceived recovery scores and prevents the increase in perceived soreness seen with placebo in recreationally active men.
If you struggle with feeling sore or recovering slowly from workouts, 500 mg/day of Sensoril may help you feel more recovered and less sore after 12 weeks of training. This can help you stay consistent with your training schedule.
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Perceived recovery scores significantly improved across time in the S500 group (+14.4%, p = 0.003) while no change was noted in the PLA group (+6.7%, p = 0.25). Similarly, perceived soreness scores significantly increased in the PLA group (+45.6%, p = 0.04), while no change was noted in the S500 group (+18.0%, p = 0.37).
Why this rating
Statistically significant differences in subjective recovery and soreness scores between groups.
Source
Effects of an Aqueous Extract of Withania somnifera on Strength Training Adaptations and Recovery: The STAR Trial
Tim N. Ziegenfuss et al. · Nutrients · 2018
DOI 10.3390/nu10111807
rct · n=40Cited 72×
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