Carl Langan-Evans, Mark A Hearris, Chloe Gallagher, Stephen Long, Craig Thomas, Andrew D Moss, William Cheung, Glyn Howatson, James P Morton
PURPOSE: This study aimed to test the hypothesis that a novel nutritional blend composed of tryptophan, glycine, magnesium, tart cherry powder, and l -theanine enhances subjective and objective measures of sleep during free living conditions. METHODS: In a randomized, repeated-measures crossover and double-blind deception design, participants ( n = 9 males and 7 females, age = 24 ± 3 yr, body mass = 69.8 ± 11.6 kg, stature = 170.8 ± 9.1 cm) completed a 3-d familiarization period, followed by 3-d intervention and placebo trials...
February 1, 2023: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise