Effects of Nitrate and L-Arginine on Taekwondo Athletes
Author Information
Author(s): Z. Kavcı, Ozan Murat, Buzdağlı Yusuf, Savaş Adem, Uçar Halil
Primary Institution: Atatürk University
Hypothesis
Does nitrate and L-arginine supplementation improve performance in elite taekwondo athletes?
Conclusion
The combined intake of nitrate and L-arginine significantly improved the aerobic, anaerobic, and agility performances of taekwondo athletes.
Supporting Evidence
- NIT*L-ARG supplementation improved anaerobic performance in Wingate tests.
- NIT*L-ARG significantly reduced blood lactate levels after exercise.
- NIT*L-ARG enhanced agility performance compared to placebo.
- Participants showed improved recovery dynamics after NIT*L-ARG intake.
Takeaway
Eating spinach and L-arginine before training can help taekwondo athletes perform better and recover faster.
Methodology
A double-blind, randomized, crossover study with 15 experienced taekwondo athletes, involving nine laboratory visits and various performance tests.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from the double-blind method was minimized, but participant expectations could still influence results.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and focused only on elite male taekwondo athletes.
Participant Demographics
15 experienced taekwondo athletes, average age 19.06 years, with 8.93 years of training experience.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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