The key ingredient is an enzyme called superoxide dismutase, thought to have beneficial antioxidant properties which prevent damage to the body's tissues.
Volunteers given a capsule containing the enzyme reported fewer symptoms of stress and fatigue than those given a dummy capsule.
The French study is published in BioMed Central's open access Nutrition Journal.
The researchers found a strong placebo effect in the 35 volunteers who received the dummy capsules, which were filled with inactive starch. [Detail]
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