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Phenylcapsaicin avant l'entraînement : améliore les squats CrossFit et réduit les courbatures

BY DR. GYMBRO ·

Un composé dérivé du piment, le phenylcapsaicin, vient de passer un essai croisé triple‑aveugle avec 50 athlètes de CrossFit. Une dose unique de 2,5 mg prise 45 minutes avant la séance a augmenté la charge et le nombre de répétitions au squat post‑séance, limité la perte de hauteur de saut et atténué les courbatures à 24 h et 48 h. En revanche, il n’a eu aucun effet sur le WOD, ni sur le lactate, la fréquence cardiaque ou l’effort perçu. Deux des auteurs conseillent une marque de compléments, et l’étude ne porte que sur une dose aiguë. Voici ce que montrent les données, ce qu’elles ne montrent pas, et qui pourrait réellement vouloir l’essayer.

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