Another important ingredient to keep an eye out for is a
French oak wood extract (Robuvit) from Horphag Research USA, based in Hoboken, NJ. According to Frank Schonlau, director of scientific communication for the firm, the extract — rich in
roburins and other flavonoids unique to oak wood — is able to enhance energy during exercise because “the
roburin flavonoids are processed by gut micro-biota to metabolites called urolithins. These metabolites stimulate renewal of the body cell’s powerhouses (mitochondria) to more efficiently generate energy from foodstuffs.”
One study, for example, measured the performance of 54 men and women during a triathlon after taking the extract for two weeks or placebo. Results showed that the experimental group taking the French oak wood extract had a significantly faster time during the 5 km run and overall significantly improved triathlon performance (9).
Schonlau also points to the extract’s efficacy for reducing symptoms of fatigue in general. “Another 2015 study published in Phytotherapy Research…found that daily supplementation reduced the symptoms of general fatigue like exhaustion, headaches and loss of memory after just four weeks,” he explains.
“This builds on a 2013 study published in Panminerva Medica which showed the benefits of
Robuvit for individuals suffering from
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). It’s a natural and caffeine-free option for many fatigue sufferers looking for a way to feel better.”
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