Effects of Traumeel®S Tablets on Exercise Induced Muscle Damage and Muscle Soreness

Inclusion Criteria: * Sex: male * Age ≥ 18 and ≤ 40 years * BMI ≥ 18.5 and \< 27,5 kg/m2 (WHO standard for normal range BMI) \[48\] * Maximum relative oxygen uptake (VO2max) \< 53 ml/kg x min * General state of good health * Non-smoker * Medically approved unrestricted participation in sports as shown by diagnostic performance test conducted on treadmill no longer than 3 months prior to study entry * Willingness to provide signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Regular eccentric exercise training * Weekly training volume ≥ 6 hours * Use of dietary supplements (incl. high-dosed vitamins and minerals) * Chronic immune deficiency * Current infection * Heart and/or circulation disorders * Abnormal findings on exercise ECG * Musculoskeletal disorders * Any current clinical condition that requires systemic treatment or might have an impact on study objectives * Hypersensitivity to botanicals of the Compositae family (e.g. Echinacea) * Lactose intolerance * Illicit drug or alcohol abuse * Participation in another clinical trial within 4 weeks prior to study entry