Abstract des Autors

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of 4-6 weeks lasting Exsativa treatments. The Exsativa is a herbal product, contains vitamins (A, B, C, D, E, K + Flavonoids) and ions (Si, Zn, Cu, Ca, Fe, Mg). Two separate investigations were carried out. The subjects of the first investigation were 12 sedentary males (mean age was 40 years). They were divided into two subgroups randomly. The first subgroup had 42 days Exsativa treatment, the second one only placebo. The maximal performance of 13 muscles, respiratory exchange ratio, BE and running time on the treadmill were compared before and after the treatment. Senior swimmers (n=19) took part in the second investigation having 30 days of Exsativa treatment. Relative plasma volume decrease (induced by 400 m submaximum intensity swimming), post exercise blood lactate and 30 min recovery were tested in this investigation. Maximum performance of 7 muscles, peak exercise R, BE and the running time respectively increased after 42 days of Exsativa treatment. No significant postexercise plasma volume decrease and blood lactate were observed, but Exsativa treatment had marked effects on plasma volume and lactate recovery (the mean swimming time did not change). Verf.-Referat