The benefit of a supplement with the antioxidant melatonin on redox status and muscle damage in resistance-trained athletes.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine whether melatonin's antioxidant properties could mitigate exercise-induced oxidative stress and muscle damage in athletes.
Results Summary
The study found that high-dose melatonin administration improved the circadian system in athletes, suggesting potential benefits against oxidative stress and muscle damage, though specific results are not detailed in the abstract.
Population
Athletes (24 participants)
Effective Dosage
100 mg/day
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
high doses of melatonin | increase | circadian system | athletes | - | improved | #1 |
melatonin | decrease | exercise-induced oxidative stress | athletes | - | has beneficial effects | #2 |
melatonin | decrease | muscle damage | athletes | - | has beneficial effects | #3 |
Previous data showed that the administration of high doses of melatonin improved the circadian system in athletes. Here, we investigated in the same experimental paradigm whether the antioxidant properties of melatonin has also beneficial effects against exercise-induced oxidative stress and muscle damage in athletes. Twenty-four athletes were treated with 100 mg·day