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Assessing the Values of Blueberries Intake on Exercise Performance, TAS, and Inflammatory Factors
Chan Ho Park1, Yi Sub Kwak2, Han Kyo Seo3
1Sports Science Center, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea.
Background:
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of blueberry supplementation on exercise performance time, inflammation markers, energy substrates, insulin, and TAS levels during two periods: non-supplemented period and supplemented period.
Methods:
Eight young active participants were recruited from the Department of Physical Education at some universities in Busan City, Republic of Korea. The test period was divided into two Sections: non-supplemented period and supplemented period. Vo2 max and exercise performance time of participants were measured, with or without blueberry supplementation, with a portable gas analyzer and ECG, respectively.
Results:
Vo2 max and exercise performance time were increased in the blueberry supplementation period. IL-6 and CRP levels were significantly lowered in blueberry supplementation period following exercise.
Conclusion:
The blueberry supplementation can potentially increase the exercise performance and decrease the IL-6 and CRP levels caused by an increased TAS level.
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