Prevention of iron, inflammatory, and hormonal disturbances in trained athletes after intense exercise. Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Before the supplementation, the players were randomly divided into two groups. The supplemented group (n=19) received four gastro-resistant capsules of BC (produced by AGRAPAK, Poland) every morning a
Sponsors
Regional Operational Program—Lubuskie 2020
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Competitive football training for at least 3 years 2. Male 3. Not taking any medications throughout the study 4. Provide voluntary consent for participation in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any health problems.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Immune system activity and inflammatory response were measured using IgG level, IL-6, TNF-a, IL-10, at baseline, immediately after exercise, and 3h at each performed exercise test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Speed of exercise measured during the Beep Test at baseline (before supplementation) and after 3 and 6 months of supplementation 2 Number of sections run in the Beep Test t baseline (before supplementation) and after 3 and 6 months of supplementation | — |
Countries
Poland
Contacts
Public ContactJoanna Ostapiuk-Karolczuk
Outcome results
None listed