New Research: Eating Almonds Can Aid in Post-Exercise Recovery
MODESTO, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study found that eating almonds reduced some feelings of muscle soreness during exercise recovery which translated to improved muscle performance during a vertical jump challenge. These results expand on prior research1 which looked at how almonds affect muscle recovery after exercise.
- These results expand on prior research1 which looked at how almonds affect muscle recovery after exercise.
- The treadmill test was designed to cause muscle damage to see how almonds affected muscle recovery.
- Study Conclusion: Snacking on almonds for eight weeks reduced perceived feelings of muscle soreness during recovery from muscle-damaging exercise, resulting in better maintenance of muscle functional capacity.
- This study suggests that almonds are a functional food snack to improve exercise tolerance in mildly overweight, middle-aged adults.