Effect of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Salivary IgA, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation in Young Soccer Players

The physiologic stress induced by physical activity is reflected in immune system perturbations, oxidative stress, muscle injury, and inflammation. We investigated the effect of astaxanthin (Asx) supplementation on salivary IgA (sIgA) and oxidative stress status in plasma, along with changes in bioc...

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Main Authors: Ivana Baralic, Marija Andjelkovic, Brizita Djordjevic, Nenad Dikic, Nenad Radivojevic, Violeta Suzin-Zivkovic, Sanja Radojevic-Skodric, Snezana Pejic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/783761