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The study included 8-weeks supplementation of black chokeberry extract with 18% standardization of the anthocyanins content (dose 2×200 mg per day), or a placebo product that was made from chokeberry fiber.
Purpose:
The aim of the study is effectiveness check of black chokeberry intake as a potential factor which, due to its ability to reduce inflammation and chelate iron ions, will have an impact on minimizing undesirable changes in the red blood cell system.
Hypothesis:
Main hypothesis: Supplementation of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) has a positive effect on iron economy of female swimmers.
Auxiliary hypotheses:
Study plan:
Before first term of the study:
Control of Menstrual Cycle Phases since March 2023 (installing the application on the phone - Menstrual Period Tracker calendar).
First term of the study:
Second term of the study:
Repeat the measurements from the 1st date of test.
Participants: The group of selective and homogeneous female swimmers, who train swimming intensively and attend the Sports Championship School Complex.
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This study included 8-weeks supplementation of black chokeberry extract with 18% standardization of the anthocyanins content (dose 2×200 mg per day), or a placebo product that was made from chokeberry fiber. The first date of research completed the group of twenty-four and homogeneous female swimmers, who train swimming intensively and attend the Sports Championship School Complex. The second date of research completed the group of twenty-two selective and homogeneous female swimmers, who train swimming intensively and attend the Sports Championship School Complex.
Purpose:
The aim of the study is effectiveness check of black chokeberry intake as a potential factor which, due to its ability to reduce inflammation and chelate iron ions, will have an impact on minimizing undesirable changes in the red blood cell system.
Hypothesis:
Main hypothesis: Supplementation of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) has a positive effect on iron economy of female swimmers.
Auxiliary hypotheses:
The research is going to be carried out as a medicinal experiment with tissue interference (approval of Research Ethics Committee: 538/22 of 06/23/2022, with changes: 221/23 of 03/09/2023). All swimmers qualified to study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and were informed of the extract course of the study and gave written consent to participate.
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE, WHICH WAS APPLIED (STUDY PLAN):
A. Before first term of the study:
Control of Menstrual Cycle Phases since March 2023 (installing the application on the phone - Menstrual Period Tracker calendar) and three surveys in three terms.
B. First term of the study:
Menstrual cycle control by application Menstrual Tracker Period Calendar and surveys, before swimming test.
Body composition analysis (TANITA MC-780 S MA).
Biochemical determinations - blood samples will be taken before and after exercise test as well as after 3-hour restitution, in order to determine:
morphological parameters,
value of indicators:
Blood samples were collected from the elbow vein into two 4-ml tubes (to obtain serum) and centrifuged at 3,000 rpn and into 2,7-ml tubes to determine morphology. Morphology was determined on the same day the samples were collected, while serum was frozen and stored at -80 Celsius degrees until assays were performed. In addition, before and immediately after the exercise test, capillary blood was drawn from the earlobe to determine lactate levels.
Lactate level were determined immediately after capillary blood sampling using a commercial available kit (Dr Lange, Germany). The concentration of lactate was determined in mmol/l. Other measurements were determined using ELISA kits (DRG Medtek).
Intensive exercise test in the swimming pool, before supplementation - crawl style (800 m + 200 m + 50 m) with 15-minute active rest between test sections.
Supplementation of black chokeberry - nearly 56-days supplementation of black chokeberry extract with 18% standardization of the anthocyanins content (connection with menstrual cycle phase).The swimmers were randomly divided into two groups: supplementation and placebo. The placebo contained chokeberry fiber. Whole products were manufactured by MLB BIOTRADE, Poznan. The swimmers took 2 capsules per day (before breakfast and dinner) and they sipped each capsule with glass of water.
C. Second term of the study:
Menstrual cycle control by application Menstrual Tracker Period Calendar and surveys, before swimming test.
Body composition analysis (TANITA MC-780 S MA).
Biochemical determinations - blood samples will be taken before and after exercise test as well as after 3-hour restitution, in order to determine:
morphological parameters (erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes),
value of indicators responsible for:
Blood samples were collected from the elbow vein into two 4-ml tubes (to obtain serum) and centrifuged at 3,000 rpn and into 2,7-ml tubes to determine morphology. Morphology wa determined on the same day the samples were collected, while serum was frozen and stored at -80 Celsius degrees until assays were performed. In addition, before and immediately after the exercise test, capillary blood was drawn from the earlobe to determine lactate levels.
Lactate level were determined immediately after capillary blood sampling using a commercial available kit (Dr Lange, Germany). The concentration of lactate was determined in mmol/l. Other measurements were determined using ELISA kits (DRG Medtek).
Intensive exercise test in the swimming pool, after supplementation - crawl style (800 m + 200 m + 50 m) with 15-minute active rest between test sections.
Data collection, analysis in laboratory, statistical analysis and preparation articles to publication.
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