Effect of the TestPUMP supplementation on serum creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase and high sensitive C reactive protein levels in male fighters

Subject Areas : Journal of Physical Activity and Hormones

Siamak Rezaei Khoshkzary ¹ , Reza Nuri ²

1 - Department of Exercise physiology, Marvdasht branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran.
2 - Department of Exercise Physiology, Kish international campus, University of Tehran, Iran

Received: 2021-01-23 Accepted : 2021-01-23 Published : 2020-06-01

Keywords: Inflammation, immune system, TestPUMP supplementation, Kickboxing, Combat sports,

Abstract :

Introduction: Previous studies indicated that trauma indexes were higher after contact sports than non-contact sports. Kickboxing is a modern contact fighting sport created on the basis of many traditional combat sports and martial arts. The effects of antioxidant supplements on immune responses to this sport are unclear; thus the aim of present study was to investigate the effects of TestPUMP supplementation on immune responses to a competition bout of kickboxing. Material & Methods: Twenty elite kickboxing athletes participated in a placebo (n=10)/experimental (n=10), double-blind study conducted over 5 days period. The experimental group received 5 g TestPUMP supplements per day before the training and placebo group received the same dosage of a glucose polymer. Thereafter, athletes in each weight categories competed together according with the rules of World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO). Blood samples were taken at baseline (before the supplementation period), before and immediately after the competition. Results: The results showed that using TestPUMP supplements prevents the increase of reduces serum creatine kinase (CK) in the experimental group in compare to the placebo group (F=5.05, P=0.01); however, it does not have any significant effect on serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH; F=1.1, P=0.3) and hs-CRP (F=2.6, P=0.09) levels in the male fighters. Conclusions: In conclusion, further researches are needed to clarify the effects of TestPUMP supplements in kickboxing athletes.