More than 20 published studies to-date have illustrated the benefits of the French Oak wood extract, Robuvit, for caffeine-free energy, sports performance and detoxification, and researchers are now revealing the mechanisms of action that allow this ingredient to effectively work at a cellular level. A new review article published in the Journal of Medicinal Food builds on the extensive catalog of research to provide a new, comprehensive overview of Robuvit’s composition, bioavailability and mechanisms of action.
Robuvit Mechanisms of Action
Robuvit impacts the mitochondria through its metabolite, Urolithin A, which is an activator of mitophagy, a process in which mitochondria are rejuvenated. Mitochondria are cellular powerhouses generating energy for the body, however, as we age, mitochondria may become less efficient, resulting in reduced energy and lower physical and mental performances. Robuvit supplementation leads to Urolithin A generation in the body and new mitochondria are assembled, fully functional, to provide optimal energy levels naturally.
Another metabolite of Robuvit, Urolithin B, is shown to support healthy muscle growth and protein synthesis by mimicking the effect of testosterone. This process results in non-hormonal enhancement of muscular mass.
Robuvit is shown to increase expression of ribosomal genes, leading to the improved translation of proteins. This process increases energy generation efficiency, which is thought to enhance endurance, performance and faster recovery.
Robuvit’s powerful antioxidant benefits decrease oxidative stress by increasing the antioxidant capacity of blood plasma. This process is attributed to Robuvit’s ability to significantly decrease serum levels of advanced protein oxidation products and lipid peroxides, while also stimulating the presence of plasma antioxidant enzymes in the body.
Building on a Body of Research
Evidence shown in a peer-reviewed study published in 2020 discovered subjects who supplemented with Robuvit over the four-week period reported a 55 percent increase in energy and 75 percent improvement in activity level. Additionally, a 2015 study of healthy individuals published in Phytotherapy Research showed that general fatigue sufferers who supplemented daily with Robuvit reported feeling more energy and fewer symptoms in as little as four weeks.
Robuvit is also shown to improve sports performance. A 2015 study published in Minerva Cardioangiologia evaluated the effects of Robuvit on performance and endurance in triathletes over a two-week triathlon training period. Athletes in the study reported heightened endurance and needed less recovery time between training after supplementation with Robuvit.
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