2015-01-09 09:14:30
A study was recently published that evaluated the use of pomegranate juice supplementation in young healthy males during exhaustive exercise (1). The study was conducted in Iran and comprised of 28 healthy subjects aged 18 to 24. They were randomly divided into control and supplement groups. One cup of pomegranate juice and one cup of tap water were given for two weeks. Fasting blood samples were taken at baseline and at the end of the intervention. The subjects were given one exhaustive exercise and then fasting blood samples were taken for multiple measures. The results showed that levels of total antioxidant capacity after exhaustive exercise in the supplemented group were significantly increased. The authors conclude that regular intake of pomegranate juice significantly modulates serum levels of inflammatory factors and protects against exercise-induced oxidative injury.
References
- Mazani M, et al. Effect of pomegranate juice supplementation on matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 following exhaustive exercise in young healthy males. J Pak Med Assoc. 2014;64(7):785-90.