Pharmaceutical (Nutraceutical) Development, Quality Control Assessment and Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of a Polyherbal Compound for Muscle Gain in Gym Going Healthy Volunteers: A Study Protocol

Abstract

Introduction: Protein powders are of great benefits for theyoungsterswho are gym freakand  show an interest in bodybuildingneed some external supplementation for weight gain, in muscle growth.In Ayurveda several herbs are described which are useful in muscle gain.Large number of protein supplements are available in market, but in present times research based Ayurvedic herbal supplement which is having dual property like muscle strengthening and other side as a protein source is not yet available in market. Objective: Pharmaceutical Development, Quality Control Assessment and Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of a Polyherbal Compound for Muscle Gain in Gym Going Healthy Volunteers. Methodology: Polyherbal compounds will be prepared with selected drugs like Ashwagandha, Vidarikanda, Arjuna, Gokshur, Sitaand it will be converted into churna form. Analytical study for standardization of Polyherbal compound will be done. Clinical evaluations for efficacy will bedonein gym going healthy volunteers. Observations and Results: Observation will be done on the basis of physical examination (assessment criteria) evaluation of the pre and post condition. Results will be drawn on the basis of observations and applying suitable tests. It will be noted and presented in form of table, charts, graphsetc. Conclusion: If this Pharmaceutical preparation of Herbal Compound shows expected and significant outcome in muscle growth and then it will be boon to the youngsters, bodybuilders who are in search of such Ayurvedicmuscle gain formulation.