Publications by authors named "Imogene Thayer"
Although pistachios have been shown to improve cardiometabolic biomarkers in diseased and at-risk populations, less research has been conducted on young, healthy individuals. Furthermore, some but not all research indicates that exercise acutely improves cardiometabolic markers; however, it remains unclear as to why outcomes vary among studies. This research evaluated secondary aims of a study designed to assess the impacts of pistachios on recovery from vigorous eccentrically-biased exercise.
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- This study investigates the impact of eating raw, unsalted pistachios on recovery from strenuous exercise, particularly looking at pain levels, muscle force, and jump performance.
- Conducted with 27 moderately trained male athletes, the research used a crossover design where participants consumed either water or different amounts of pistachios over several weeks.
- Results showed that a high dose of pistachios (3.0 oz/day) significantly reduced muscle soreness after intense exercise and helped maintain muscle strength, suggesting potential benefits for athletes in recovery.