Effect of artichoke supplement after simulated karate activity on MDA, SOD and FRAP levels of female karate athletes

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of artichoke supplement after simulated karate activity on MDA, SOD and FRAP levels of female karate athletes.

In this semi-experimental study, 24 karate karate young girls were selected purposefully and available and were randomly replaced in two groups of artichoke herbal supplement and placebo. The group supplemented with two artichoke capsules produced by EuRho Vital, Germany (each capsule contains 400 mg of artichoke) three times a day (2400 mg per day), for fourteen days, and the control group received a placebo of the same shape and size in the same time received. In order to measure the levels of MDA, SOD and FRAP, venous blood samples of all subjects were collected in four stages: before taking the supplement, two weeks after taking the supplement, before, immediately after and 24 hours after the simulated karate activity.

The results of the study showed that simulated karate activity caused a significant increase in MDA concentration in the stages immediately and 24 hours after exercise in the placebo group , artichoke supplement in capsule form three times a day had no significant effect on SOD enzyme activity.

In general, the results of the study showed that the simulated karate activity leads to an increase in MDA and a decrease in total plasma antioxidant capacity (FRAP), but no significant effect was observed on SOD enzyme activity; Therefore, it is possible to recommend the use of this supplement to trainers and athletes.