Recoverben®​ - Muscle recovery

Recoverben® is a lemon verbena extract (Aloysia citriodora) clinically studied to support muscle recovery and the maintenance of muscle strength following intense exercise. Supported by a published human clinical study. 400 mg/day.

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Recoverben® - Key features

  • Lemon verbena extract
  • Involved in pathways linked to exercise‑induced muscle stress
  • Supports muscle function and strength maintenance
  • Clinically studied for post‑exercise muscle recovery
  • Designed for sports nutrition and active lifestyles

Science supporting Recoverben®

Recoverben® has been investigated through mechanistic studies, including an in‑vitro evaluation indicating involvement in cyclooxygenase‑related pathways. Its relevance for post‑exercise use in sports nutrition has been further supported by a human clinical study conducted in 37 active adults.​

Characterisation

Bioactive compounds
  Polyphenols              ≥ 13%

Composition: Lemon verbena water extract (Aloysia citriodora L.)

Recommended daily dosage: 400 mg

Clinically supported benefits

Double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study. 

LOCATIONS Germany
BioTeSys GmbH
YEAR & DURATION

2016
15 days
POPULATION

37 subjects 
19 women & 18 men
BMI: 19-30 kg/m2
Age: 22-50 years old​
PROTOCOLS

Day 1: Start of the supplementation
Day 10: Workout
10 sets of 20 jumps every 4s with 90s rest between sets with an additional load of 10% of the participant’s body weight 
Day 14: Evaluation of muscle strength 4 days post-workout
Muscle function testing – maximal voluntary contraction (MCV)
INTAKES

Capsules
2 capsules of 200 mg of Recoverben® once a day​

Muscle‑related observations following intense exercise

Recoverben® has been clinically evaluated in the context of intense exercise, with observations focused on biomarkers and functional parameters related to exercise‑induced muscle stress.
Creatine kinase (CK) is a commonly used biomarker associated with muscle stress and is typically increased following intense physical activity.


In the clinical study, the exhaustive exercise protocol induced a marked increase in CK levels in the placebo group, confirming the occurrence of muscle stress.

At 48 hours post‑exercise, participants supplemented with Recoverben® showed lower circulating CK levels compared with placebo, indicating differences in the physiological response to exercise‑induced muscle stress.

Muscle function and strength parameters

Muscle function assessments are considered a relevant indicator of the impact of intense exercise on muscle performance.

In the clinical study, maximal voluntary contractions were less affected following exercise in the Recoverben® group, compared with placebo.


Participants receiving Recoverben® showed a return to baseline muscle function within two days, whereas reduced muscle function persisted for a longer period in the placebo group.


These observations support the relevance of Recoverben® for sports nutrition applications designed to support muscle function and post‑exercise recovery in active individuals.

Recoverben® is safe

No adverse event linked to Recoverben® supplementation has been recorded.

Certifications & Compliance

Non-GMO, Halal, Kosher, gluten-free, suitable for vegetarians.

References

MECHANISTIC STUDIES
Buchwald-Werner S. et al; Agro Food Industry Hi-Tech. 2017; vol 28 (4)

CLINICAL TRIALS
Buchwald-Werner S. et al; J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2018; 15:5, 2019

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