Cocoa flavanol effects on markers of oxidative stress and recovery after muscle damage protocol in elite rugby players.

Journal: Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)
PMID: 30826599

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Strenuous exercise can impair athletic performance due to muscular inflammation and oxidative stress. Antioxidants such as cocoa flavanols have been used as a supplement to prevent oxidative stress; however, the benefits of dietary antioxidants for athletic performance after muscle soreness (MS) is unclear. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of cocoa flavanols after a MS inducing protocol.

Authors

  • Flávia Giolo de Carvalho
    Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition. Department of Food and Nutrition. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil; School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirão Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: Flaviagiolo@gmail.com.
  • Mitchell Garant Fisher
    Department of Health Science, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington.
  • Todd T Thornley
    Department of Health Science, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington.
  • Karen Roemer
    Department of Health Science, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington.
  • Robert Pritchett
    Department of Health Science, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington.
  • Ellen Cristini de Freitas
    Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition. Department of Food and Nutrition. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil; School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirão Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
  • Kelly Pritchett
    Department of Health Science, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington.

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