Acute phenylcapsaicin supplementation improves CrossFit® performance: a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effects of acute phenylcapsaicin supplementation on performance and recovery in CrossFit athletes.
• Conducted a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial.
• Participants received both phenylcapsaicin and placebo supplements on separate occasions.
• Performance metrics were assessed following supplementation.
• Acute phenylcapsaicin supplementation significantly improved performance in CrossFit tasks.
• Recovery times were reduced in athletes who used phenylcapsaicin compared to the placebo.