Benefits
Muscle recovery
In a clinical study, the lemon verbena extract reduced markers of exercise-induced muscle damage and supported faster recovery and less soreness.
Antioxidant support
Its polyphenols counter the oxidative stress generated by intense exercise, protecting muscle tissue.
Reduced soreness
By easing inflammation and oxidative damage, it helps reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness after training.
Mechanism of action
Antioxidant polyphenols
Verbascoside and related compounds scavenge exercise-generated free radicals, limiting oxidative damage to muscle.
Anti-inflammatory signaling
The extract moderates inflammatory markers that contribute to post-exercise soreness and slow recovery.
Clinical trials
Randomized study of lemon verbena extract supplementation on exercise-induced muscle damage. (Buchwald-Werner et al. 2018, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition)
Active adults.
The extract reduced markers of muscle damage and supported recovery versus placebo, with antioxidant benefit.