Bromelain is a mixture of proteases obtained from pineapples and has been demonstrated to reduce exercise-induced muscle damage and inflammation, enhancing recovery. Fifteen highly trained cyclists were supplemented with either bromelain 1000 mg/ day or a placebo across six days of competitive racing in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Consecutive days of competitive cycling were associated with increased markers of muscle damage and a reduction in circulating testosterone across the race period. Bromelain supplementation reduced subjective feelings of fatigue and was associated with a trend to maintain testosterone concentration.
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