Supplementation with a proprietary blend of ancient peat and apple extract may improve body composition without affecting hematology in resistance-trained men

Abstract

Adenosine-5=-triphosphate (ATP) is primarily known as a cellular source of energy. Increased ATP levels may have the potential to enhance body composition. A novel, proprietary blend of ancient peat and apple extracts has been reported to increase ATP levels, potentially by enhancing mitochondrial ATP production. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to determine the supplement's effects on body composition when consumed during 12 weeks of resistance training. Twenty-five healthy, resistance-trained, male subjects (age, 27.7 ± 4.8 years; height, 176.0 ± 6.5 cm; body mass, 83.2 ± 12.1 kg) completed this study. Subjects supplemented once daily with either 1 serving (150 mg) of a proprietary blend of ancient peat and apple extracts (TRT) or placebo (PLA). Supervised resistance training consisted of 8 weeks of daily undulating periodized training followed by a 2-week overreach and a 2-week taper phase. Body composition was assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and ultrasound at weeks 0, 4, 8, 10, and 12. Vital signs and blood markers were assessed at weeks 0, 8, and 12. Significant group × time (p < 0.05) interactions were present for ultrasound-determined cross-sectional area, which increased in TRT (+0.91 cm 2 ) versus PLA (-0.08 cm 2 ), as well as muscle thickness (TRT: +0.46; PLA: +0.04 cm). A significant group × time (p < 0.05) interaction existed for creatinine (TRT: +0.06; PLA: +0.15 mg/dL), triglycerides (TRT: +24.1; PLA: -20.2 mg/dL), and very-low-density lipoprotein (TRT: +4.9; PLA: -3.9 mg/dL), which remained within clinical ranges. Supplementation with a proprietary blend of ancient peat and apple extracts may enhance resistance training-induced skeletal muscle hypertrophy without affecting fat mass or blood chemistry in healthy males.Key words: ElevATP, strength training, weight lifting, muscle mass, fat mass, blood chemistry, safety, periodization, sports nutrition, sport. On observe une interaction groupe-temps significative (p < 0,05) de la surface de section transversale mesurée par ultrasonographie, laquelle augmente dans le groupe TRT (+0,91 cm 2 ) vs PLA (-0,08 cm 2 ); il en est de même de l'épaisseur du muscle (TRT : +0,46 cm; PLA: +0,04 cm). On observe aussi une interaction groupe-temps significative (p < 0,05) en ce qui concerne la créatinine (TRT : +0,06; PLA : +0,15 mg/dL), les triglycérides (TRT : +24,1; PLA : -20,2 mg/dL) et les VLDL (TRT : +4,9; PLA : -3,9 mg/dL) dont les valeurs demeurent dans la normale clinique. La supplémentation au moyen d'un mélange exclusif d'extraits de tourbe ancienne et de pomme peut améliorer l'hypertrophie du muscle squelettique causée par un entraînement contre résistance, et ce, sans modifier la masse adipeuse et la chimie sanguine d'hommes en bonne santé. [Traduit par la Rédaction]

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“…There was also a significant increase in whole-body lean mass between groups over time, which only increased over time in the present study. Moreover, the present results concerning muscle mass are consistent with the observations of supplementation with ancient peat and apple extracts without caffeine [ 24 ]. Wilson et al [ 44 ] reported no interactions for all measured blood markers, while the present study observed a possible effect for creatinine and eGFR, yet the relevance of these observations may be undue.…”

“…The precise methods of the present study have previously been published with the exception of a difference in treatment [ 24 ]. Subjects were randomly assigned to either the PLA ( n = 11) or TRT ( n = 10) groups.…”

“…Previous reports on indirect ATP enhancement are sparse. However, the beneficial effects of ancient peat and apple extracts have recently been shown to positively enhance muscle mass [ 24 ]. Moreover, direct ATP supplementation may be efficacious for positively augmenting performance [ 23 , 30 , 44 ] and body composition [ 44 ].…”

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“…A recent supplement on the market is ancient peat and apple extract, which is sold under the label of "elevATP". This supplement has been shown to increase blood levels of ATP [22], increase exercise levels in sedentary individuals from a single dose [23], and enhance responses to chronic resistance training [24]. The supplement Huperzine has been shown to have positive effects on brain function, specifically decreasing cognitive deficits and oxidative stress in the rodent model after hypobaric hypoxia [25], and has been shown in conjunction with other supplements to enhance upper body strength endurance performance [6] and anaerobic sprint performance [26].…”

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“…Despite these observations, supplementation for indirect ATP enhancement is yet to be evaluated for potential to augment performance in response to resistance training. However, the existing data on ancient peat and apple extracts for increasing both whole blood and muscle ATP levels [ 8 , 9 ] and muscle mass [ 16 ] support the plausibility for chronic supplementation yielding positive augmentation of performance following resistance training. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a proprietary blend of ancient peat and apple extracts on athletic performance.…”