The Effect of a Hydroxytyrosol-Rich, Olive-Derived Phytocomplex on Aerobic Exercise and Acute Recovery

Roberts, Justin D ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3169-2041, Lillis, Joseph B, Pinto, Jorge Marques ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6118-3694, Chichger, Havovi ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8549-7583, López-Samanes, Álvaro ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0721-0150, Coso, Juan Del ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5785-984X, Zacca, Rodrigo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0494-0000 and Willmott, Ashley GB ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7322-2569 (2023) The Effect of a Hydroxytyrosol-Rich, Olive-Derived Phytocomplex on Aerobic Exercise and Acute Recovery. Nutrients, 15 (2). p. 421. ISSN 2072-6643

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Abstract

There is current scientific interest in naturally sourced phenolic compounds and their potential benefits to health, as well as the effective role polyphenols may provide in an exercise setting. This study investigated the chronic effects of supplementation with a biodynamic and organic olive fruit water phytocomplex (OliPhenolia® [OliP]), rich in hydroxytyrosol (HT), on submaximal and exhaustive exercise performance and respiratory markers of recovery. Twenty-nine recreationally active participants (42 ± 2 yrs; 71.1 ± 2.1 kg; 1.76 ± 0.02 m) consumed 2 × 28 mL∙d−1 of OliP or a taste- and appearance-matched placebo (PL) over 16 consecutive days. Participants completed a demanding, aerobic exercise protocol at ~75% maximal oxygen uptake (V˙O2max) for 65 min 24 h before sub- and maximal performance exercise tests prior to and following the 16-day consumption period. OliP reduced the time constant (τ) (p = 0.005) at the onset of exercise, running economy (p = 0.015) at lactate threshold 1 (LT1), as well as the rating of perceived exertion (p = 0.003) at lactate turnpoint (LT2). Additionally, OliP led to modest improvements in acute recovery based upon a shorter time to achieve 50% of the end of exercise V˙O2 value (p = 0.02). Whilst OliP increased time to exhaustion (+4.1 ± 1.8%), this was not significantly different to PL (p > 0.05). Phenolic compounds present in OliP, including HT and related metabolites, may provide benefits for aerobic exercise and acute recovery in recreationally active individuals. Further research is needed to determine whether dose-response or adjunct use of OliP alongside longer-term training programs can further modulate exercise-associated adaptations in recreationally active individuals, or indeed support athletic performance.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	polyphenols, OliPhenolia, hydroxytyrosol, exercise, oxygen uptake kinetics, lactate threshold, running economy
Faculty:	Faculty of Science & Engineering
SWORD Depositor:	Symplectic User
Depositing User:	Symplectic User
Date Deposited:	24 Jan 2023 14:56
Last Modified:	24 Jan 2023 14:56
URI:	https://arro.anglia.ac.uk/id/eprint/708210

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