ISSN: 2329-9509
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Shigeo Fujimoto
Japan
Short Communication
Black Garlic Supplementation's Effect on Exercise-Induced Increase of Oxidative Stress
Author(s): Lixin Wang, Kanichi Mimura and Shigeo FujimotoLixin Wang, Kanichi Mimura and Shigeo Fujimoto
This study investigated the effects of black garlic (BG) supplementation on exercise-induced increase of oxidative stress (EIOS) and recovery of muscle function. 20 healthy males were assigned to either a BG group (n=11, GG) or placebo group (n=9, PG), during a 14-day-study. Before and after eccentric exercise of elbow flexors, we measured muscle function, blood and urinary biochemistries. Maximal voluntary contraction strength decreased by 35% immediately post exercise in both groups. Recovery of circumference of biceps brachii in GG was significantly faster than in PG during 3-7 days post-exercise. reactive oxygen metabolites (d-ROMs) level was lower in GG than in PG during 1-3 days post-exercise, but no significant difference in anti oxidative potential (BAP) was observed between groups. Exercise induced leukocytosis and monocytes, lymphocytes and neutrophils all exhibited signific.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9509.1000217