<b>Serum measurement of muscle and oxidative damage in soccer players after a game </b>

Futsal is a sport that requires sudden acceleration and deceleration with abruptchanges in direction. The marked impacts experienced by futsal players lead to muscle andoxidative damage. The objective of this study was to evaluate the serum levels of markers ofmuscle and oxidative damage in futsal players after a game. Six players with a mean age of 21.2± 0.98 years, weight of 67.1 ± 5.5 kg and height of 171.0 ± 0.07 cm participated in this study.Measurements were obtained 30 minutes before game 1 (pre-game), immediately after game 1(post-game 1), and immediately after a second game (post-game 2), which was performed 24hours after game 1. Serum was collected for the evaluation of creatine kinase and of damageto proteins and lipids. Creatine kinase concentrations, lipid peroxidation (xylenol) and proteincarbonylation were significantly higher after games 1 and 2 when compared to pre-game values.Sulfhydryl levels were lower after the end of games 1 and 2 compared to pre-game values. Nodifference in any of the parameters analyzed was observed between post-game 1 and post-game2. Taken together, the results demonstrate that a futsal match provokes muscle and oxidativedamage. Surprisingly, no increase in the parameters studied was observed after game 2. In viewof the limited knowledge about the time of recovery after a futsal match, this study may provideimportant information to professionals working with this sport

Impact of ironman triathlon on oxidative stress parameters

Vários estudos têm investigado as alterações na resposta bioquímica em triatletas participantes de provas de Ironman, mas poucos dados relatam as mudanças de estresse oxidativo. O estudo teve como objetivo investigar os parâmetros de estresse oxidativo em triatletas após corrida de Ironman. Participaram do estudo, dezoito triatletas do sexo masculino, com idade média de 34,5 ± 2,15 anos, peso 69,3 ± 1,9 kg e altura 1,71 ± 0,18 m participaram do estudo. A corrida de Ironman consiste em 3,8 km de natação, 180 km de bicicleta e 42,2 km de corrida. Antes da corrida e imediatamente após seu término foi retirado 10 mL de sangue, sendo o mesmo centrifugado e armazenado o soro em freezer -80ºC para posteriores análises. A capacidade antioxidante total, lipoperoxidação, carbonilação de proteínas e conteúdo total de tióis foram determinadas. Os resultados mostraram um aumento significativo na quantidade de hidroperóxidos, carbonilação de proteínas e uma redução na capacidade antioxidante total do plasma e no conteúdo total de tióis após a prova (p<0.05) em relação à pré-prova, concluindo que a prova de Ironman provoca alterações significativas nos marcadores de estresse oxidativo em atletas e que uma suplementação com antioxidantes seria importante para reverter estes efeitos.Several studies have investigated the biochemical response changes that take place in Ironman triathletes, but there are few data on oxidative stress changes. The objective of this study was to investigate oxidative stress parameters in triathletes after an Ironman event. The sample consisted of eighteen male triathletes, with a mean age of 34.5 ± 2.15 years, weight 69.3 ± 1.9 kg, and height 1.71 ± 0.18 m. The Ironman triathlon consists of a 3.8-km swim, a 180-km bicycle ride, and a 42.2-km (marathon) run. Before the competition and immediately after its conclusion, 10-mL blood samples were collected, centrifuged and frozen at -80ºC for subsequent analysis. Total antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxidation, protein carbonylation, and total thiol content were measured. The results showed a significant increase in all markers after the event (p<0.05) in relation to the pre-event period, which conclusively shows that the Ironman triathlon induces significant changes oxidative stress markers in athletes and that antioxidant supplementation would be important to reverse these effects

Impact of ironman triathlon on oxidative stress parameters

Vários estudos têm investigado as alterações na resposta bioquímica em triatletas participantes de provas de Ironman, mas poucos dados relatam as mudanças de estresse oxidativo. O estudo teve como objetivo investigar os parâmetros de estresse oxidativo em triatletas após corrida de Ironman. Participaram do estudo, dezoito triatletas do sexo masculino, com idade média de 34,5 ± 2,15 anos, peso 69,3 ± 1,9 kg e altura 1,71 ± 0,18 m participaram do estudo. A corrida de Ironman consiste em 3,8 km de natação, 180 km de bicicleta e 42,2 km de corrida. Antes da corrida e imediatamente após seu término foi retirado 10 mL de sangue, sendo o mesmo centrifugado e armazenado o soro em freezer -80ºC para posteriores análises. A capacidade antioxidante total, lipoperoxidação, carbonilação de proteínas e conteúdo total de tióis foram determinadas. Os resultados mostraram um aumento significativo na quantidade de hidroperóxidos, carbonilação de proteínas e uma redução na capacidade antioxidante total do plasma e no conteúdo total de tióis após a prova (p<0.05) em relação à pré-prova, concluindo que a prova de Ironman provoca alterações significativas nos marcadores de estresse oxidativo em atletas e que uma suplementação com antioxidantes seria importante para reverter estes efeitos.Several studies have investigated the biochemical response changes that take place in Ironman triathletes, but there are few data on oxidative stress changes. The objective of this study was to investigate oxidative stress parameters in triathletes after an Ironman event. The sample consisted of eighteen male triathletes, with a mean age of 34.5 ± 2.15 years, weight 69.3 ± 1.9 kg, and height 1.71 ± 0.18 m. The Ironman triathlon consists of a 3.8-km swim, a 180-km bicycle ride, and a 42.2-km (marathon) run. Before the competition and immediately after its conclusion, 10-mL blood samples were collected, centrifuged and frozen at -80ºC for subsequent analysis. Total antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxidation, protein carbonylation, and total thiol content were measured. The results showed a significant increase in all markers after the event (p<0.05) in relation to the pre-event period, which conclusively shows that the Ironman triathlon induces significant changes oxidative stress markers in athletes and that antioxidant supplementation would be important to reverse these effects