A recent study, detailed in Frontiers in Nutrition, highlights the potential benefits of almonds for post-exercise muscle recovery and performance.
Over eight weeks, 25 mildly overweight middle-aged participants consumed 57 grams of almonds daily.
The study revealed a significant reduction in muscle soreness and enhanced muscle performance during a vertical jump challenge, indicating improved recovery.
Notably, the reduction in soreness amounted to nearly 25 percent over a 72-hour recovery period following exercise.
However, the study’s applicability is limited as it focused solely on non-smoking individuals who were mildly overweight and occasionally physically active.
Nevertheless, researchers underscore the potential of almonds as a nutritious snack to aid in exercise recovery, which could facilitate adherence to new training programs, especially among those less accustomed to regular exercise.
Experts stress the importance of incorporating such nutrient-rich foods into balanced diets to support over
all health and fitness goals.
These findings provide valuable insights into dietary strategies for optimizing exercise recovery and performance, although further research across diverse demographic groups is warranted to validate and extend these initial findings.
Source: Oman News Agency