The effect of resistance training combined with spirulina consumption on malondialdehyde and total antioxidant capacity in overweight and obese men

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1 PhD student in Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.

2 Professor of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.

3 3. Professor of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.

4 Professor of Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.

Abstract

Aim:  One of the acute problems of the current human society is lack of physical activity, overweight and obesity. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of resistance training along with spirulina consumption on total antioxidant capacity and malondialdehyde in overweight and obese men. Methods: In this research, 44 men aged 30 to 50, with a body mass index greater than 25 kg/m2, were purposefully selected and randomly divided into four groups of exercise + spirulina, exercise + placebo, spirulina and placebo. Resistance exercises were performed at 12 stations, for eight weeks and three sessions per week, in very light, light-medium and heavy intensities. The spirulina and placebo groups took two tablets (500 mg) of spirulina and placebo, respectively. Blood sampling was done before and after eight weeks, following a 12 hour overnight fast.  Results: In all groups except placebo, malondialdehyde significantly decreased (P=0.00) and total antioxidant capacity increased (P=0.00). Also, a significant difference was observed between the values ​​of malondialdehyde and total antioxidant capacity in the exercise + spirulina group with other groups (P=0.00). Exercise group + placebo and spirulina had a significant difference with placebo in terms of malondialdehyde and total antioxidant capacity (P=0.00). Exercise+placebo and spirulina group had no significant difference in the mentioned values ​​(P=0.95).. Conclusions: Probably, the combination of resistance training and spirulina can have a positive effect on the peroxidative and antioxidant balance in overweight and obese men and prevent oxidative stress caused by exercise as well as overweight and obesity.

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Journal of Applied Health Studies in Sport Physiology
Volume 10, Issue 1
April 2023
Pages 39-49

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  • Receive Date: 09 August 2022
  • Revise Date: 21 October 2022
  • Accept Date: 22 October 2022

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