The Surprising Secret to Boosting Endurance Performance

Scientists found that cranberry supplements enhanced performance and reduced muscle fatigue in elite runners after 28 days.
The Surprising Secret to Boosting Endurance Performance
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The relentless pursuit of competitive edge is an obsession for elite endurance athletes like myself, who have trekked across continents chasing that elusive, marginal gain. Saunas, ice baths, fasting, hot yoga—you name the fad, I’ve tried it.

Yet despite my near-fanatical willingness to experiment, one surprising superfruit had evaded my enhancement arsenal—until now. Could humble, unassuming cranberries unlock the secrets to sustained dominance?

The Evidence

In trials involving elite distance runners, Canadian scientists found that taking cranberry supplements notably enhanced performance and reduced muscle fatigue in long races.
John Mac Ghlionn
John Mac Ghlionn
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John Mac Ghlionn is a researcher and essayist. He covers psychology and social relations, and has a keen interest in social dysfunction and media manipulation. His work has been published by the New York Post, The Sydney Morning Herald, Newsweek, National Review, and The Spectator US, among others.
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