عنوان مقاله English
Introduction: This study was performed to determine Effect of short-term watercress supplementation on level of DNA damage after exhaustive exercise in non-athlete males.
Methods: Eighteen male non-athletes )range of age: 20-22 years, weight: 65-75 kg and height: 175-185 cm and VO2max: 38-42 ml/kg/min) in a randomized design were assigned in two supplement(n=8) (85gr/day raw watercress with 250ml water for 14 days)and placebo groups(n=10). After supplementation, all participants were participated in Bruce exhaustive exercise. The blood samples were taken in three phases (before and after the supplementation and after the exercise). The data (Mean ± SD) were analyzed by repeated measure ANOVA, Bunferoni and independent t-test (P≤0.05).
Results: The results showed that a 14-day watercress supplementation significantly reduces basal 8-oxodG index in plasma (P›0.05). Moreover, this supplementation could reduce post- exercise 8-oxodG increase.
Conclusions: Results of the study indicate that watercress supplementation can reduce DNA damage due to severe physical exercise. However, since few studies have been conducted in this area, more research is needed.
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