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Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Published in: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 1/2012

Open Access 01-12-2012 | Research article

Influence of nutrient intake on antioxidant capacity, muscle damage and white blood cell count in female soccer players

Authors: Leyre Gravina, Fatima Ruiz, Elena Diaz, Jose Antonio Lekue, Aduna Badiola, Jon Irazusta, Susana Maria Gil

Published in: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Background

Soccer is a form of exercise that induces inflammatory response, as well as an increase in free radicals potentially leading to muscle injury. Balanced nutritional intake provides important antioxidant vitamins, including vitamins A, C and E, which may assist in preventing exercise-related muscle damage. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of macro/micronutrient intake on markers of oxidative stress, muscle damage, inflammatory and immune response in female soccer players.

Methods

Twenty-eight female players belonging to two soccer teams of the same professional soccer club participated in this study after being informed about the aims and procedures and after delivering written consent. Each team completed an 8-day dietary record and played one competition match the same week. Participants were divided into two groups: the REC group (who complied with recommended intakes) and the NO-REC group (who were not compliant). Laboratory blood tests were carried out to determine hematological, electrolytic and hormonal variables, as well as to monitor markers of cell damage and oxidative stress. Blood samples were obtained 24 h before, immediately after and 18 h after official soccer matches. Student t-test or Mann–Whitney U-test was used to compare both groups throughout the match.

Results

At rest, we observed that the REC group had higher levels of total antioxidant status (TAS), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and lower levels of creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in comparison to the NO-REC group. Immediately after the match, levels of TAS, GPx, superoxide dismutase (SOD), LDH and % lymphocytes were higher and the % of neutrophils were lower in the REC group compared to the NO-REC group. These differences were also maintained 18 h post-match, only for TAS and GPx.

Conclusions

Our data reveal an association between nutritional intake and muscle damage, oxidative stress, immunity and inflammation markers. The benefit of the intake of specific nutrients may contribute to preventing the undesirable physiological effects provoked by soccer matches.
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Metadata
Title
Influence of nutrient intake on antioxidant capacity, muscle damage and white blood cell count in female soccer players
Authors
Leyre Gravina
Fatima Ruiz
Elena Diaz
Jose Antonio Lekue
Aduna Badiola
Jon Irazusta
Susana Maria Gil
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1550-2783-9-32

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