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Title: THE EFFECT OF OMEGA-3 SUPPLEMENT DURING A PERIOD OF INTENSIFIED TRAINING ON THE INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINE RESPONSE TNFΑ IN THE ELITE PADDLER MEN
Keywords: Omega-3
TNFα
Intensified Training
Elite Paddler Male
Issue Date: 30-May-2013
Publisher: Electronic Physician
Description: We assess the effect of omega-3 supplement during a period of intensified training on theinflammatory cytokine response TNFα in the elite paddler men. Materials and Methods: 16healthy; elite paddler male from the Iranian national Dragon boot team were randomly selectedto receive the placebo (mineral oil; n=6) or supplementation (n =10) with omega-3 in capsulesof 3.6 gr daily; (2400 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid and 1200 mg of docohexaenoic acid per day)for 10 days. before and after 48 h supplementation period blood samples (10 ml) were collectedthen separated the immune cells and cytokines production were measured. Results: Supplementsignificantly decreased the resting levels of TNFα In the supplemented group; while values inthe placebo group increased(P<0.05). Conclusion: Consumption of omega-3 supplement canreduce inflammation during intensified training.
URI: http://koha.mediu.edu.my:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/5380
Other Identifiers: http://ephysician.ir/2011/111-377.pdf
http://www.doaj.org/doaj?func=openurl&genre=article&issn=20085842&date=2011&volume=3&issue=3&spage=203
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