EFFECT OF DIFFERENT DOSES OF GREEN TEA ON OXIDATIVE STRESS AND MUSCLE SORENESS IN DOWNHILL TREADMILL RUNNING

Abstract

Objectives: we assessed the effects of green tea on biomarkers of treadmill downhill running induced oxidative status and muscle soreness  were measured in young male untrained voluntaries.

Methods: Participants were assigned to six groups Group1:200mg Group2:400mg, Group3: 600, Group 4:800, Group5:1000mg and group six drank green tea for 12 weeks.

Results: Green tea consumption has decreased significantly the level MDA, Ck, Glutathione and increased the level of catalase in higher concentration of 1000 mg.

Conclusion: Green tea may have selective protective effects within the body, especially after treadmill downhill running.

Keywords: oxidative stress, Treadmill downhill, Green tea, muscle soreness