Effect of thyme extract supplementation on lipid peroxidation, antioxidant capacity, PGC-1α content and endurance exercise performance in rats

Effect of thyme extract supplementation on lipid peroxidation, antioxidant capacity, PGC-1α content and endurance exercise performance in rats

Abstract Background Athletes have a large extent of oxidant agent production. In the current study, we aimed to determine the influence of thyme extract on the endurance exercise performance, mitochondrial biogenesis, and antioxidant status in rats. Methods Twenty male Wistar rats were randomly divi...

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Main Authors: Mostafa Khani, Pezhman Motamedi, Mohammad Reza Dehkhoda, Saeed Dabagh Nikukheslat, Pouran Karimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Subjects:
Athletic performance
PGC1alpha protein
Reactive oxygen species
Thyme
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12970-017-0167-x

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