Oxidative stress. Metabolic disorder, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group (ginger supplement): 2 grams of ginger powder (capsule) daily for 14 successive days. Before and after ginger supplementation, an exercise protocol including two exh
Prevention
Placebo
Intervention group (ginger supplement): 2 grams of ginger powder (capsule) daily for 14 successive days. Before and after ginger supplementation, an exercise protocol including two exhaustive eccentri
Control group (placebo): Capsules holding 2 grams of starch powder in two meals (1 g per serving) before lunch and dinner for 14 successive days.
Sponsors
Vice-chancellery for Research and Technology, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
23 Years to 28 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Body mass index between 25 and 30; age range of 23 to 28 years; no smoking; lack of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and respiratory diseases; lack of renal and digestive diseases; lack of blood diseases and joint problems; not having regular exercise in the last 2 months; and non-consumption of medications and supplement antioxidants since two weeks from the study onset; informed consent for participation. Exclusion criteria: Cancellation of participation in the training protocol; non-use of supplements for more than 2 times during the two weeks of supplementation; doing exercise during the two weeks of supplementation; catching a cold or other inflammatory disease within two weeks of the study; and use of medications or anti-oxidant supplement.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Malondialdehyde. Timepoint: Before and immediately after the exaustive eccentric exercise. Method of measurement: Blood sample using Anzan Chimie Kit.;Catalase. Timepoint: Before and immediately after the exaustive eccentric exercise. Method of measurement: Blood sample using kurologic method. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHalimeh Vahdatpoor
Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz
Outcome results
None listed