Effect of Red Grape Cells (RGC) Powder Consumption on Measures of Aerobic Fitness and Mood

Inclusion criteria

• Age 18 - 65 years, men only
• Active in cycling training group
• Willingness to avoid regular use of NSAIDS (Advil, Nurofen, etc.) and aspirin for the entire study period
• Without a history or evidence of significant cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, respiratory, hematopoietic, gastrointestinal disease, endocrine, metabolic, psychiatric or psychological disorders;
• Willingness to avoid regular ingestion of any foods containing peanuts, bilberries, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, grape juice, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, red wine, over-the-counter medications, herbs, or supplements throughout the entire study, and to record and report any occasional consumption of such substances

Exclusion criteria

• Any acute medical situation (e.g., acute infection, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea) 48 hours prior to initiation of the study, which is considered of significance by the principal investigator.
• Any known chronic medical condition (will be determined by the principal investigator)
• History or evidence of alcohol or drug abuse
• Any gastrointestinal surgery other than appendectomy or herniotomy;
• Current use of over the counter or prescription weight loss medication
• Current use or within the last 30 days, any cholesterol lowering medications (statins, fibrates, red yeast rice, niacin).
• Known allergy to casein and/or soy.
• Subjects who had participated in a drug trial 3 months before initiation of the study;
• Non-cooperative subjects or unwilling to sign an informed consent and participate in the study