A Gel Delivers Immediate Performance Gains
High-intensity sports like rugby, soccer, and basketball cause muscles to quickly fill with acid, leading to fatigue and reduced power.
The study evaluated the effects of a topical carnosine-based gel on athletic performance during high-intensity exercise. Results showed that using the gel led to measurable improvements in power output compared to a placebo, suggesting potential benefits for short-duration, repeated-effort activities.
Participants
Seven elite rugby sevens players completed a grueling repeated-sprint test twice. Once with the active carnosine gel and once with a placebo gel, to see if the topical application could deliver quick results.
How the Study Was Conducted
Triple Blind
The players, data collectors, and analysts didn't know who received which treatment.
Crossover
Each player completed both the Carosine Gel and the Placebo Gel test, separated by 7 days.
Performance Test
Protocol
12 intermittent sprints on a cycle ergometer
Activity Cycle (Repeated 12x)
24s cycling at a fast pace, 6s maximum intensity sprint, 30s rest
Break
2 min half-time break after Sprint 6
Impressive Results in Peak Power Output
Peak power output increased by +5% to +12.5% across the sprints
Conclusions & Implications
The study found that athletes using the carnosine gel demonstrated measurable improvements in peak power during repeated sprints compared to placebo. These performance benefits appeared rapidly after application, suggesting that the topical format may offer a convenient and efficient way to support high-intensity exercise output.
The positive performance effects occurred within 45 minutes. This is a major advantage over traditional oral supplements, which require a loading phase of 2–4 weeks.
LactiGo improved peak power production during intermittent, high-intensity exercise in elite athletes.
This research suggests that topical carnosine formulations may offer a convenient option for athletes and active individuals seeking to support performance and recovery during high-intensity activity.
After 10 years of development, our patented formula has been helping athletes of all types. If you aren't using LactiGo you aren't getting your competitive edge.
Patent: US 10,973,868