Brussels Chicory: The New Superfood for Athletes? Ep. 1227 FEB 25

This research article investigated the effects of Brussels chicory on exercise performance and recovery in untrained college students. The study found that consuming Brussels chicory juice daily for 7 days increased time to exhaustion during high-intensity exercise by 8.3% in men and 12.2% in women. This improvement in performance was observed despite no significant changes in maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max). Additionally, Brussels chicory consumption promoted post-exercise recovery, evidenced by a reduction in blood lactate levels by 14.5% in men and 10.6% in women. The study suggests that these improvements may be due to the promotion of lactate oxidation, a process that helps clear lactate from the muscles and improve acid-base balance