Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Responses in Elite Handball Players After a Game
Author Information
Author(s): Marin Douglas Popp, Rita de Cassia Macedo dos Santos, Bolin Anaysa Paola, Guerra Beatriz Alves, Hatanaka Elaine, Rosemari Otton
Primary Institution: Cruzeiro do Sul University
Hypothesis
Handball players may be exposed to a condition of oxidative stress following a game.
Conclusion
A single handball game in elite athletes induces a marked state of oxidative stress evidenced by changes in plasma and erythrocyte macromolecules and antioxidant systems.
Supporting Evidence
- Oxidative stress indices changed significantly after the game, indicating increased oxidative stress.
- Muscle damage indices increased significantly after exercise.
- IL-6 levels increased after the game, while TNF-α levels decreased during recovery.
Takeaway
Playing a handball game can make athletes' bodies work harder and create more stress, which can be seen in their blood after the game.
Methodology
Blood samples were taken from athletes before, immediately after, and 24 hours after a handball game to measure oxidative stress and antioxidant responses.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the small sample size and the specific population of elite athletes.
Limitations
The study only included male athletes and focused on a single game, which may not represent long-term effects.
Participant Demographics
14 male elite Brazilian handball athletes, average age 25 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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