Effect of Antioxidant Supplementation on Markers of Oxidative Stress and Muscle Damage after Strength Exercise: A Systematic Review

Cristina Canals-Garzón, Rafael Guisado-Barrilao, Darío Martínez-García, Ignacio Jesús Chirosa-Ríos, Daniel Jerez-Mayorga and Isabel María Guisado-Requena
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Cristina Canals-Garzón: Department of Exercise Medicine, Cardiovascular Risk and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
Rafael Guisado-Barrilao: Department of Exercise Medicine, Cardiovascular Risk and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
Darío Martínez-García: Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepción 7591538, Chile
Ignacio Jesús Chirosa-Ríos: Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
Daniel Jerez-Mayorga: Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepción 7591538, Chile
Isabel María Guisado-Requena: Departament of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Nursing, Group of Preventive Activities in the University Health Sciences Setting, University of Castilla-La Mancha (Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha/UCLM), 02071 Albacete, Spain

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 3, 1-14

Abstract: Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the effect of antioxidant consumption on markers of oxidative stress and muscle damage after performing a muscle strength exercise. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statements were followed. Four databases were used: Scopus, PubMed, WOS and SportDiscus. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro scale. Results: A total of 1709 articles were retrieved and following duplicate removal and application of exclusion criteria seven articles were reviewed. Supplementation with pomegranate juice alleviates oxidative stress, taurine reduces muscle damage, melatonin protects the skeletal muscles, blueberries decrease oxidation and oats mitigate muscle damage. Conclusions: Acute administration of antioxidants immediately before or during an exercise session can have beneficial effects, such as delay of fatigue and a reduction in the recovery period. Administration of antioxidant susbtances may reduce muscle damage and oxidative stress markers.

Keywords: strength training; oxidative stress; muscle damage; free radicals; antioxidants (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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