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Amawi A, AlKasasbeh W, Jaradat M, Almasri A, Alobaidi S, Hammad AA, Bishtawi T, Fataftah B, Turk N, Saoud HA, Jarrar A, Ghazzawi H. Athletes' nutritional demands: a narrative review of nutritional requirements. Front Nutr 2024; 10:1331854. [PMID: 38328685 PMCID: PMC10848936 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1331854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Nutrition serves as the cornerstone of an athlete's life, exerting a profound impact on their performance and overall well-being. To unlock their full potential, athletes must adhere to a well-balanced diet tailored to their specific nutritional needs. This approach not only enables them to achieve optimal performance levels but also facilitates efficient recovery and reduces the risk of injuries. In addition to maintaining a balanced diet, many athletes also embrace the use of nutritional supplements to complement their dietary intake and support their training goals. These supplements cover a wide range of options, addressing nutrient deficiencies, enhancing recovery, promoting muscle synthesis, boosting energy levels, and optimizing performance in their respective sports or activities. The primary objective of this narrative review is to comprehensively explore the diverse nutritional requirements that athletes face to optimize their performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Through a thorough literature search across databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus, we aim to provide evidence-based recommendations and shed light on the optimal daily intakes of carbohydrates, protein, fats, micronutrients, hydration strategies, ergogenic aids, nutritional supplements, and nutrient timing. Furthermore, our aim is to dispel common misconceptions regarding sports nutrition, providing athletes with accurate information and empowering them in their nutritional choices.
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Affiliation(s)
- Adam Amawi
- Department of Exercise Science and Kinesiology, School of Sport Science, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Physical and Health Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Exercise Science and Kinesiology, School of Sport Science, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Oxford Brookes Center for Nutrition and Health, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Park HY, Kim SW, Seo J, Jung YP, Kim H, Kim AJ, Kim S, Lim K. Dietary Arginine and Citrulline Supplements for Cardiovascular Health and Athletic Performance: A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:1268. [PMID: 36904267 PMCID: PMC10005484 DOI: 10.3390/nu15051268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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The global market for nutritional supplements (NS) is growing rapidly, and the use of L-arginine (Arg), L-citrulline (Cit), and citrulline malate (CitMal) supplements has been shown to enhance cardiovascular health and athletic performance. Over the past decade, Arg, Cit, and CitMal supplements have received considerable attention from researchers in the field of exercise nutrition, who have investigated their potential effects on hemodynamic function, endothelial function, aerobic and anaerobic capacity, strength, power, and endurance. Previous studies were reviewed to determine the potential impact of Arg, Cit, and CitMal supplements on cardiovascular health and exercise performance. By synthesizing the existing literature, the study aimed to provide insight into the possible uses and limitations of these supplements for these purposes. The results showed that both recreational and trained athletes did not see improved physical performance or increased nitric oxide (NO) synthesis with 0.075 g or 6 g doses of Arg supplement per body weight. However, 2.4 to 6 g of Cit per day for 7 to 16 days of various NSs had a positive impact, increasing NO synthesis, enhancing athletic performance indicators, and reducing feelings of exertion. The effects of an 8 g acute dose of CitMal supplement were inconsistent, and more research is needed to determine its impact on muscle endurance performance. Based on the positive effects reported in previous studies, further testing is warranted in various populations that may benefit from nutritional supplements, including aerobic and anaerobic athletes, resistance-trained individuals, elderly people, and clinical populations, to determine the impact of different doses, timing of ingestion, and long-term and acute effects of Arg, Cit, and CitMal supplements on cardiovascular health and athletic performance.
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- Hun-Young Park
- Physical Activity and Performance Institute, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
- Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Physical Activity and Performance Institute, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
- Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- CJ CheilJedang Food & Nutrition Tech, Jung-gu, Seoul 04527, Republic of Korea
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- CJ CheilJedang Food & Nutrition Tech, Jung-gu, Seoul 04527, Republic of Korea
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- CJ CheilJedang Food & Nutrition Tech, Jung-gu, Seoul 04527, Republic of Korea
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- CJ CheilJedang Food & Nutrition Tech, Jung-gu, Seoul 04527, Republic of Korea
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- Physical Activity and Performance Institute, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
- Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
- Department of Physical Education, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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Supplementation with Nitric Oxide Precursors for Strength Performance: A Review of the Current Literature. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15030660. [PMID: 36771366 PMCID: PMC9921013 DOI: 10.3390/nu15030660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Nitric-oxide-stimulating dietary supplements are widely available and marketed to strength athletes and weightlifters seeking to increase muscle performance and augment training adaptations. These supplements contain ingredients classified as nitric oxide (NO) precursors (i.e., "NO boosters"). Endogenous NO is generated via a nitric oxide synthase (NOS)-dependent pathway and a NOS-independent pathway that rely on precursors including L-arginine and nitrates, with L-citrulline serving as an effective precursor of L-arginine. Nitric oxide plays a critical role in endothelial function, promoting relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and subsequent dilation which may favorably impact blood flow and augment mechanisms contributing to skeletal muscle performance, hypertrophy, and strength adaptations. The aim of this review is to describe the NO production pathways and summarize the current literature on the effects of supplementation with NO precursors for strength and power performance. The information will allow for an informed decision when considering the use of L-arginine, L-citrulline, and nitrates to improve muscular function by increasing NO bioavailability.
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Esen O, Karayigit R. One-Week L-Arginine Supplementation Had No Effect on 200m Freestyle Swimming Time Trial in Moderately-Trained Male Swimmers. J Diet Suppl 2022; 20:777-787. [PMID: 36093907 DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2022.2119321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Research on the effect of L-arginine supplementation on exercise performance is still inconsistent and its influence on single-bout swimming performance has not been investigated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess if one-week L-arginine supplementation would enhance 200-m freestyle swimming performance in trained/developmental (regularly training ∼3 times per week with a purpose to compete) male swimmers. In a randomized, cross-over, double-blind design, 8 trained/developmental male swimmers (age 25 ± 5 years; mean ± SD) completed 200-m freestyle swimming time-trial on 3 separate occasions: a control trial; and after 2 separate 7-d supplementation periods, with a daily dose of either 8 g/d of L-arginine or placebo trials. Blood lactate concentration was measured immediately post time-trial swimming. Completion time of the 200-m freestyle swimming time-trial did not differ significantly (F = 4.55; P = 0.060; ŋp2 = 0.394) between control (149.40 ± 9.88 s), L-arginine (146.02 ± 10.34 s) and placebo trials (147.58 ± 10.86 s). There was no statistically significant difference in post time-trial swimming blood lactate concentration between trials (control: 11.2 ± 2.7; L-arginine: 13.1 ± 1.8; Placebo: 12.2 ± 2.7, F = 3.52; P = 0.058; ŋp2 = 0.335). One-week of supplementation with 8 g/d of L-arginine, had no ergogenic effect on middle-distance (200-m), freestyle swimming performance in trained/developmental male swimmers.
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- Ozcan Esen
- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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The Effects of Consuming Amino Acids L-Arginine, L-Citrulline (and Their Combination) as a Beverage or Powder, on Athletic and Physical Performance: A Systematic Review. BEVERAGES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/beverages8030048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Consumption of amino acids L-arginine (L-Arg) and L-citrulline (L-Cit) are purported to increase nitric oxide (NO) production and improve physical performance. Clinical trials have shown relatively more favorable outcomes than not after supplementing with L-Cit and combined L-Arg and L-Cit. However, in most studies, other active ingredients such as malate were included in the supplement. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of consuming standalone L-Arg, L-Cit, and their combination (in the form of powder or beverage) on blood NO level and physical performance markers. A systematic review was undertaken following PRISMA 2020 guidelines (PROSPERO: CRD42021287530). Four electronic databases (PubMed, Ebscohost, Science Direct, and Google scholar) were used. An acute dose of 0.075 g/kg of L-Arg or 6 g L-Arg had no significant increase in NO biomarkers and physical performance markers (p > 0.05). Consumption of 2.4 to 6 g/day of L-Cit over 7 to 16 days significantly increased NO level and physical performance markers (p < 0.05). Combined L-Arg and L-Cit supplementation significantly increased circulating NO, improved performance, and reduced feelings of exertion (p < 0.05). Standalone L-Cit and combined L-Arg with L-Cit consumed over several days effectively increases circulating NO and improves physical performance and feelings of exertion in recreationally active and well-trained athletes.
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Nutritional Ergogenic Aids in Combat Sports: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14132588. [PMID: 35807770 PMCID: PMC9268044 DOI: 10.3390/nu14132588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Nutritional ergogenic aids (NEAs) are substances included within the group of sports supplements. Although they are widely consumed by athletes, evidence-based analysis is required to support training outcomes or competitive performance in specific disciplines. Combat sports have a predominant use of anaerobic metabolism as a source of energy, reaching peak exertion or sustained effort for very short periods of time. In this context, the use of certain NEAs could help athletes to improve their performance in those specific combat skills (i.e., the number of attacks, throws and hits; jump height; and grip strength, among others) as well as in general physical aspects (time to exhaustion [TTE], power, fatigue perception, heart rate, use of anaerobic metabolism, etc.). Medline/PubMed, Scopus and EBSCO were searched from their inception to May 2022 for randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Out of 677 articles found, 55 met the predefined inclusion criteria. Among all the studied NEAs, caffeine (5–10 mg/kg) showed strong evidence for its use in combat sports to enhance the use of glycolytic pathways for energy production during high-intensity actions due to a greater production of and tolerance to blood lactate levels. In this regard, abilities including the number of attacks, reaction time, handgrip strength, power and TTE, among others, were improved. Buffering supplements such as sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate and beta-alanine may have a promising role in high and intermittent exertion during combat, but more studies are needed in grappling combat sports to confirm their efficacy during sustained isometric exertion. Other NEAs, including creatine, beetroot juice or glycerol, need further investigation to strengthen the evidence for performance enhancement in combat sports. Caffeine is the only NEA that has shown strong evidence for performance enhancement in combat sports.
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Shannon OM, Clifford T, Seals DR, Craighead DH, Rossman MJ. Nitric oxide, aging and aerobic exercise: Sedentary individuals to Master's athletes. Nitric Oxide 2022; 125-126:31-39. [PMID: 35705144 DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2022.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Aging is associated with a decline in physiological function and exercise performance. These effects are mediated, at least in part, by an age-related decrease in the bioavailability of nitric oxide (NO), a ubiquitous gasotransmitter and regulator of myriad physiological processes. The decrease in NO bioavailability with aging is especially apparent in sedentary individuals, whereas older, physically active individuals maintain higher levels of NO with advancing age. Strategies which enhance NO bioavailability (including nutritional supplementation) have been proposed as a potential means of reducing the age-related decrease in physiological function and enhancing exercise performance and may be of interest to a range of older individuals including those taking part in competitive sport. In this brief review we discuss the effects of aging on physiological function and endurance exercise performance, and the potential role of changes in NO bioavailability in these processes. We also provide a summary of current evidence for dietary supplementation with substrates for NO production - including inorganic nitrate and nitrite, l-arginine and l-citrulline - for improving exercise capacity/performance in older adults. Additionally, we discuss the (limited) evidence on the effects of (poly)phenols and other dietary antioxidants on NO bioavailability in older individuals. Finally, we provide suggestions for future research.
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- Oliver M Shannon
- Human Nutrition Research Centre, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Science, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
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Eight Days of L-Citrulline or L-Arginine Supplementation Did Not Improve 200-m and 100-m Swimming Time Trials. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19084462. [PMID: 35457330 PMCID: PMC9032797 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The effects of L-citrulline or L-arginine supplementation on exercise performance are equivocal, and the effects on swimming performance are unclear. We aimed to assess whether 8-day supplementation with L-arginine or L-citrulline supplementation would improve 200 m and 100 m freestyle swimming time-trial performances. After the baseline trial (first visit), in a double-blind, randomised design, 15 trained/developmental (5 females) swimmers and triathletes were assigned to three groups and underwent an 8-day supplementation period, with a daily dose of either 8 gr L-arginine (Arg, n = 5) or L-citrulline (Cit, n = 5) or placebo (Pla, n = 5). On day 9, participants completed experimental trial (second visit). In each trial, after blood sampling, participants performed both 200 m and 100 m freestyle swimming time-trials, with 30 min recovery between trials. Plasma nitric oxide (NOx) and blood lactate concentrations (BLa) were collected immediately before and after 200 m and 100 m TTs, respectively. No significant difference was observed in NOx between groups (p = 0.201). There was no significant difference in 200 m (p = 0.226) and 100 m swimming time-trials (p = 0.993) between groups. There was a main effect of time on BLa concentration (p < 0.001), but no trial × group (p = 0.243) and trial × lactate × group interaction effect (p = 0.276) was present. Furthermore, 8-day either L-citrulline or L-arginine supplementation did not enhance middle (200 m) and short-distance (100 m) swimming performance in trained/developmental swimmers and triathletes. These findings do not support the use of L-citrulline or L-arginine supplementation as ergogenic aids for swimming performance.
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The effects of acute and chronic oral l-arginine supplementation on exercise-induced ammonia accumulation and exercise performance in healthy young men: A randomised, double-blind, cross-over, placebo-controlled trial. J Exerc Sci Fit 2022; 20:140-147. [PMID: 35308069 PMCID: PMC8904605 DOI: 10.1016/j.jesf.2022.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Objective This study examined the effects of a single and chronic oral intake of l-arginine supplementation on blood ammonia concentration and exercise performance. Methods Sixteen healthy young men (mean ± standard deviation, 23 ± 3 years) participated in a randomised, double-blind, cross-over, placebo-controlled study. For the acute trials, the participants consumed 200 mL of water containing either l-arginine (5 g) or placebo (dextrin; 5.5 g) and performed cycling exercise at 75% of heart rate reserve for 60 min, followed by a 15-min cycling performance test. For the chronic trials, the participants continued to consume each designated supplement twice a day for another 13 days, and then repeated the same protocol as the acute trials at day 15. After a 14-day washout period, the participants changed the supplement and repeated the same protocol as above. Results Plasma ammonia concentrations were lower in the chronic arginine trial than those in both acute placebo (mean difference - 4.5 μmol/L) and acute arginine (mean difference - 5.1 μmol/L) trials (p < 0.05). There was no difference in plasma ammonia concentration between the chronic arginine and chronic placebo trials (mean difference - 1.2 μmol/L). No differences were found in mean power output during the performance test between the chronic arginine and chronic placebo trials (mean difference 0.5 W) or between the acute arginine and acute placebo trials (mean difference 0.0 W). Conclusions An acute and chronic oral intake of l-arginine supplementation did not attenuate exercise-induced increases in ammonia accumulation or had no significant impact on cycling performance.
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Córdova-Martínez A, Caballero-García A, Bello HJ, Pons-Biescas A, Noriega DC, Roche E. l-Arginine and Beetroot Extract Supplementation in the Prevention of Sarcopenia. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15030290. [PMID: 35337088 PMCID: PMC8954952 DOI: 10.3390/ph15030290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Aging is associated with a significant decline in neuromuscular function, leading to a reduction in muscle mass and strength. The aim of the present report was to evaluate the effect of supplementation with nitric oxide precursors (l-arginine and beetroot extract) in muscular function during a training period of 6 weeks in elderly men and women. The study (double-blind, placebo-controlled) involved 66 subjects randomly divided into three groups: placebo, arginine-supplemented and beetroot extract-supplemented. At the end of this period, no changes in anthropometric parameters were observed. Regarding other circulating parameters, urea levels were significantly (p < 0.05) lower in women of the beetroot-supplemented group (31.6 ± 5.9 mg/dL) compared to placebo (41.3 ± 8.5 mg/dL) after 6 weeks of training. In addition, the circulating creatine kinase activity, as an index of muscle functionality, was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in women of the arginine- (214.1 ± 162.2 mIU/L) compared to the beetroot-supplemented group (84.4 ± 36.8 mIU/L) at the end of intervention. No significant effects were noticed with l-arginine or beetroot extract supplementation regarding strength, endurance and SPPB index. Only beetroot extract supplementation improved physical fitness significantly (p < 0.05) in the sprint exercise in men after 6 weeks (2.33 ± 0.59 s) compared to the baseline (2.72 ± 0.41 s). In conclusion, beetroot seems to be more efficient during short-term training while supplementing, preserving muscle functionality in women (decreased levels of circulating creatine kinase) and with modest effects in men.
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- Alfredo Córdova-Martínez
- Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, GIR Physical Exercise and Aging, University of Valladolid, Campus Duques de Soria, 42004 Soria, Spain
- Correspondence: (A.C.-M.); (E.R.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Radiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, GIR Physical Exercise and Aging, University of Valladolid, Campus Los Pajaritos, 42004 Soria, Spain;
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- Department of Mathematics, School of Forestry, Agronomy and Bioenergy Engineering, GIR Physical Exercise and Aging, University of Valladolid, Campus Los Pajaritos, 42004 Soria, Spain;
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- Research Group on Community Nutrition and Oxidative Stress, University of Balearic Islands, 07122 Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain;
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- Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, 03010 Valladolid, Spain;
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- Department of Mathematics, School of Forestry, Agronomy and Bioenergy Engineering, GIR Physical Exercise and Aging, University of Valladolid, Campus Los Pajaritos, 42004 Soria, Spain;
- Department of Applied Biology-Nutrition, Institute of Bioengineering, University Miguel Hernández, 03202 Elche, Spain
- Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL Foundation), 03010 Alicante, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (A.C.-M.); (E.R.)
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Role of L-Arginine in Nitric Oxide Synthesis and Health in Humans. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 1332:167-187. [PMID: 34251644 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-74180-8_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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As a functional amino acid (AA), L-arginine (Arg) serves not only as a building block of protein but also as an essential substrate for the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO), creatine, polyamines, homoarginine, and agmatine in mammals (including humans). NO (a major vasodilator) increases blood flow to tissues. Arg and its metabolites play important roles in metabolism and physiology. Arg is required to maintain the urea cycle in the active state to detoxify ammonia. This AA also activates cellular mechanistic target of rapamycin (MTOR) and focal adhesion kinase cell signaling pathways in mammals, thereby stimulating protein synthesis, inhibiting autophagy and proteolysis, enhancing cell migration and wound healing, promoting spermatogenesis and sperm quality, improving conceptus survival and growth, and augmenting the production of milk proteins. Although Arg is formed de novo from glutamine/glutamate and proline in humans, these synthetic pathways do not provide sufficient Arg in infants or adults. Thus, humans and other animals do have dietary needs of Arg for optimal growth, development, lactation, and fertility. Much evidence shows that oral administration of Arg within the physiological range can confer health benefits to both men and women by increasing NO synthesis and thus blood flow in tissues (e.g., skeletal muscle and the corpora cavernosa of the penis). NO is a vasodilator, a neurotransmitter, a regulator of nutrient metabolism, and a killer of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses [including coronaviruses, such as SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19). Thus, Arg supplementation can enhance immunity, anti-infectious, and anti-oxidative responses, fertility, wound healing, ammonia detoxification, nutrient digestion and absorption, lean tissue mass, and brown adipose tissue development; ameliorate metabolic syndromes (including dyslipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension); and treat individuals with erectile dysfunction, sickle cell disease, muscular dystrophy, and pre-eclampsia.
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Gambardella J, Khondkar W, Morelli MB, Wang X, Santulli G, Trimarco V. Arginine and Endothelial Function. Biomedicines 2020; 8:biomedicines8080277. [PMID: 32781796 PMCID: PMC7460461 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines8080277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Arginine (L-arginine), is an amino acid involved in a number of biological processes, including the biosynthesis of proteins, host immune response, urea cycle, and nitric oxide production. In this systematic review, we focus on the functional role of arginine in the regulation of endothelial function and vascular tone. Both clinical and preclinical studies are examined, analyzing the effects of arginine supplementation in hypertension, ischemic heart disease, aging, peripheral artery disease, and diabetes mellitus.
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- Jessica Gambardella
- Department of Medicine (Division of Cardiology), Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine—Montefiore University Hospital, New York City, NY 10461, USA; (J.G.); (W.K.); (M.B.M.); (X.W.)
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY 10461, USA
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, “Federico II” University, 80131 Naples, Italy
- International Translational Research and Medical Education (ITME), 80100 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine (Division of Cardiology), Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine—Montefiore University Hospital, New York City, NY 10461, USA; (J.G.); (W.K.); (M.B.M.); (X.W.)
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- Department of Medicine (Division of Cardiology), Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine—Montefiore University Hospital, New York City, NY 10461, USA; (J.G.); (W.K.); (M.B.M.); (X.W.)
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY 10461, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Division of Cardiology), Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine—Montefiore University Hospital, New York City, NY 10461, USA; (J.G.); (W.K.); (M.B.M.); (X.W.)
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- Department of Medicine (Division of Cardiology), Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, Albert Einstein College of Medicine—Montefiore University Hospital, New York City, NY 10461, USA; (J.G.); (W.K.); (M.B.M.); (X.W.)
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Fleischer Institute for Diabetes and Metabolism, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY 10461, USA
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, “Federico II” University, 80131 Naples, Italy
- International Translational Research and Medical Education (ITME), 80100 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, “Federico II” University, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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[The effect of supplementation with L-arginine and L-citrulline on physical performance: a systematic review]. NUTR HOSP 2020; 36:1389-1402. [PMID: 31682459 DOI: 10.20960/nh.02478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Introduction Introduction: the amino acids L-arginine (L-arg) and L-citrulline (L-citr) have been used in sports nutrition, and it is believed that they have an effect on physical performance. However, current information is varied and inconclusive. Objective: to review and analyze the scientific evidence in the last ten years, which reflects a connection between the effect of L-arg and L-citr supplementation and physical performance. Material and method: this study is a systematic review of articles previously published, following the PRISMA model. Those articles published between 2008 and 2018 that connected the effect of L-arg and L-citr supplementation with physical performance were analyzed. The electronic search was performed on Web of Science, Scopus, Sport Discus, PubMed, and Medline. All articles using a supplementation protocol with these amino acids, separately or in groups, were selected. Results: a total of 38 articles were found, which were stratified according to the established protocol: a) supplementation with L-arg (n = 19); b) supplementation with L-arg and L-citr (n = 1); and c) supplementation with L-citr (n = 18), whether of short or prolonged duration. Conclusion: there is evidence that L-citr works better as ergogenic than L-arg does on physical performance, since L-citr showed a positive effect on the rate of perceived exertion and muscular pain, in addition to a decrease in lactate concentrations and time in maximum tests. However, there is not enough evidence to establish a beneficial L-citr dosage for physical performance.
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Viribay A, Burgos J, Fernández-Landa J, Seco-Calvo J, Mielgo-Ayuso J. Effects of Arginine Supplementation on Athletic Performance Based on Energy Metabolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12051300. [PMID: 32370176 PMCID: PMC7282262 DOI: 10.3390/nu12051300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Nitric oxide related ergogenic aids such as arginine (Arg) have shown to impact positively on sport performance through several physiological and metabolic mechanisms. However, research results have shown to be controversial. The great differences regarding required metabolic pathways and physiological demands between aerobic and anaerobic sport disciplines could be the reasons. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of Arg supplementation on aerobic (≤VO2max) and anaerobic (>VO2max) performance. Likewise, to show the effective dose and timing of this supplementation. A structured search was carried out in accordance with PRISMA® (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement and PICOS guidelines in PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science (WOS), and Scopus databases from inception to January 2020. Eighteen studies were included which compare Arg supplementation with placebo in an identical situation and testing its effects on aerobic and anaerobic performance tests. Trials analyzing supplementation with other supplements were removed and there was not athlete's level, gender, ethnicity, or age filters. The performed meta-analysis included 15 studies and random effects model and pooled standardized mean differences (SMD) were used according to Hedges' g. Results revealed that Arg supplementation could improve aerobic (SMD, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.12 to 1.56; magnitude of SMD (MSMD), large; I2, 89%; p = 0.02) and anaerobic (SMD, 0.24; 95% CI, 0.05 to 0.43; MSMD, small; I2, 0%; p = 0.01) performance tests. In conclusion, acute Arg supplementation protocols to improve aerobic and anaerobic performance should be adjusted to 0.15 g/kg of body weight ingested between 60-90 min before. Moreover, chronic Arg supplementation should include 1.5-2 g/day for 4-7 weeks in order to improve aerobic performance, and 10-12 g/day for 8 weeks to enhance anaerobic performance.
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- Aitor Viribay
- Glut4Science, Physiology, Nutrition and Sport, 01004 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain;
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (J.B.); (J.F.-L.)
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (J.B.); (J.F.-L.)
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- Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), Physiotherapy Department, University of Leon, Researcher of Basque Country University, Campus de Vegazana, 24071 Leon, Spain;
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- Department of Biochemistry Molecular Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Valladolid, 42004 Soria, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-975-129187
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Stanelle ST, McLaughlin KL, Crouse SF. One Week of L-Citrulline Supplementation Improves Performance in Trained Cyclists. J Strength Cond Res 2019; 34:647-652. [DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Trexler ET, Persky AM, Ryan ED, Schwartz TA, Stoner L, Smith-Ryan AE. Acute Effects of Citrulline Supplementation on High-Intensity Strength and Power Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med 2019; 49:707-718. [DOI: 10.1007/s40279-019-01091-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Vahid I, Abdolali B, Fatemeh M, Alireza N, Mehdi S. The effects of branch-chain amino acids on fatigue in the athletes. Interv Med Appl Sci 2018; 10:233-235. [PMID: 30792920 PMCID: PMC6376352 DOI: 10.1556/1646.10.2018.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Research has shown that injection of a mixture of amino acids into humans led to stimulation of protein synthesis about 30 min after injection, and the synthesis rate remained at a high level for up to 90 min. Various theories have been proposed to justify this effect, such as increasing the availability of amino acids in the body to increase their transmission to muscle, and this increase in transmission can stimulate the synthesis of protein in muscle cells. A total of 30 volunteers with a history of 2–3 years in the field of Athletics were participated in this study. The experimental group (15 subjects) used BCAAs supplement during 6-week athletics training. Control group (15 subjects) participated in athletics training for 6 weeks without any supplementation. Blood was taken before and after 6 weeks supplementary. The findings of the t-test showed that basal levels of lactate and ammonium had not changed significantly after 42 days of supplementation. The results of this study showed that BCAAs supplementation has no effect on the reduction of lactate and ammonium indices as indicators of fatigue.
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- Imanipour Vahid
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran
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Andrade WB, Jacinto JL, da Silva DK, Roveratti MC, Estoche JM, Oliveira DB, Balvedi MCW, da Silva RA, Aguiar AF. l-Arginine supplementation does not improve muscle function during recovery from resistance exercise. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2018; 43:928-936. [DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2017-0594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of l-arginine supplementation on muscle recovery after a single session of high-intensity resistance exercise (RE). Twenty healthy young adult participants (22.8 ± 3.4 years old) were assigned to 1 of 2 groups (N = 10 per group): a placebo-supplement group or an l-arginine-supplement group. The groups completed a session of high-intensity RE (0 h) and 3 subsequent fatigue test sessions (at 24, 48, and 72 h postexercise) to assess the time course of muscle recovery. During the test sessions, we assessed the following dependent variables: number of maximum repetitions, electromyographic signal (i.e., root mean square (RMS) and median frequency (MF) slope), muscle soreness, perceived exertion, blood levels of creatine kinase (CK) and lactate, and testosterone:cortisol ratio. Number of maximum repetitions increased at 48 and 72 h postexercise in both groups (time, P < 0.05). CK levels and muscle soreness increased at 24 h postexercise and then progressively returned to baseline at 72 h post exercise in both groups (time, P < 0.05). Lactate levels increased immediately postexercise but were reduced at 24 h postexercise in both groups (time, P < 0.05). Testosterone:cortisol ratio, RMS, and MF slope remained unchanged during the recovery period in both groups (time, P > 0.05). No significant (P > 0.05) group × time interaction was found for all dependent variables during the recovery period. In conclusion, our data indicate that l-arginine supplementation does not improve muscle recovery following a high-intensity RE session in young adults.
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- Walquiria Batista Andrade
- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
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- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
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- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
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- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
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- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
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- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
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- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
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- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
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- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
- Center of Research in Health Sciences, North University of Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná 86041-120, Brazil
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Kerksick CM, Wilborn CD, Roberts MD, Smith-Ryan A, Kleiner SM, Jäger R, Collins R, Cooke M, Davis JN, Galvan E, Greenwood M, Lowery LM, Wildman R, Antonio J, Kreider RB. ISSN exercise & sports nutrition review update: research & recommendations. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2018; 15:38. [PMID: 30068354 PMCID: PMC6090881 DOI: 10.1186/s12970-018-0242-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 399] [Impact Index Per Article: 66.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Sports nutrition is a constantly evolving field with hundreds of research papers published annually. In the year 2017 alone, 2082 articles were published under the key words ‘sport nutrition’. Consequently, staying current with the relevant literature is often difficult. Methods This paper is an ongoing update of the sports nutrition review article originally published as the lead paper to launch the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition in 2004 and updated in 2010. It presents a well-referenced overview of the current state of the science related to optimization of training and performance enhancement through exercise training and nutrition. Notably, due to the accelerated pace and size at which the literature base in this research area grows, the topics discussed will focus on muscle hypertrophy and performance enhancement. As such, this paper provides an overview of: 1.) How ergogenic aids and dietary supplements are defined in terms of governmental regulation and oversight; 2.) How dietary supplements are legally regulated in the United States; 3.) How to evaluate the scientific merit of nutritional supplements; 4.) General nutritional strategies to optimize performance and enhance recovery; and, 5.) An overview of our current understanding of nutritional approaches to augment skeletal muscle hypertrophy and the potential ergogenic value of various dietary and supplemental approaches. Conclusions This updated review is to provide ISSN members and individuals interested in sports nutrition with information that can be implemented in educational, research or practical settings and serve as a foundational basis for determining the efficacy and safety of many common sport nutrition products and their ingredients.
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- Chad M Kerksick
- Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO, USA.
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- Exercise & Sport Science Department, University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Collins Gann McCloskey and Barry PLLC, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Department of Health and Medical Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
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- Exercise & Sport Science Department, University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX, USA
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- University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Exercise & Sports Nutrition Lab, Human Clinical Research Facility, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Human Performance & Sport Business, University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH, USA
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- Department of Health and Human Performance, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL, USA
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- Exercise & Sports Nutrition Lab, Human Clinical Research Facility, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA.
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Goron A, Moinard C. Amino acids and sport: a true love story? Amino Acids 2018; 50:969-980. [PMID: 29855718 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-018-2591-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Among a plethora of dietary supplements, amino acids are very popular with athletes for several reasons (e.g., to prevent nutritional deficiency, improve muscle function, and decrease muscle damages) whose purpose is to improve performance. However, it is difficult to get a clear idea of which amino acids have real ergogenic impact. Here, we review and analyze the clinical studies evaluating specific amino acids (glutamine, arginine, leucine, etc.) in athletes. Only english-language clinical studies evaluating a specific effect of one amino acid were considered. Despite promising results, many studies have methodological limits or specific flaws that do not allow definitive conclusions. To date, only chronic β-alanine supplementation demonstrated an ergogenic effect in athletes. Much research is still needed to gain evidence-based data before any other specific amino acid can be recommended for use in athletes.
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- Arthur Goron
- Laboratory of Fundamental and Applied Bioenergetics (LBFA), INSERM U 1055 and SFR Environmental and Systems Biology (BEeSy), University Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France.
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- Laboratory of Fundamental and Applied Bioenergetics (LBFA), INSERM U 1055 and SFR Environmental and Systems Biology (BEeSy), University Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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Green MA, Whitlock BK, Edwards JL, Scholljegerdes EJ, Mulliniks JT. Rumen-protected arginine alters blood flow parameters and luteinizing hormone concentration in cyclic beef cows consuming toxic endophyte-infected tall fescue seed. J Anim Sci 2017; 95:1537-1544. [PMID: 28464107 DOI: 10.2527/jas.2016.1309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to determine the effect of rumen-protected arginine on median caudal artery blood flow and LH dynamics in cows fed toxic endophyte-infected tall fescue seed. Four ruminally cannulated nonlactating beef cows (539 ± 30 kg) were used in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments utilizing a 4 × 4 Latin square design with 4 periods of 31 d each. Each cow was assigned to individual pens and fed orchardgrass hay (10.3% CP and 85% NDF; OM basis) during a 10-d adaptation period, followed by a 21-d collection period in which each cow was assigned 1 of 4 treatments: 1) rumen-protected Arg (180 mg/kg of BW) and 1.0 kg/d of toxic endophyte-infected fescue seed (AE+), 2) rumen-protected Arg (180 mg/kg of BW) and 1.0 kg/d of endophyte-free fescue seed (AE-), 3) 1.0 kg/d of toxic endophyte-infected fescue seed (E+) alone, or 4) 1.0 kg/d of endophyte-free fescue seed (E-) alone. In each period, Doppler ultrasound measurements for blood flow parameters were quantified on d 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20. On d 20 of each period, blood samples were collected every 10 min for 6 h and then once every hour for 12 h for LH response following exogenous GnRH. There was an Arg × fescue seed type interaction ( = 0.05) for median caudal artery blood flow due to an increase in blood flow in cows fed rumen-protected Arg with endophyte-free fescue seed. In addition, mean blood flow velocity in the artery was greater ( = 0.01) with the inclusion of rumen-protected Arg in the diet. Median caudal artery area ( = 0.03) and diameter ( = 0.01) were decreased in cows consuming E+ compared to those consuming E- with no effect ( ≥ 0.38) by Arg inclusion. Circulating nitric oxide (NO) concentrations tended to be influenced ( = 0.09) by the interaction of Arg × fescue seed type with E+ alone decreasing NO concentrations. Circulating NO concentrations were unaffected by rumen-protected Arg ( = 0.48). Mean serum LH concentration exhibited ( = 0.02) an Arg × fescue seed type interaction. Cows consuming E+ had decreased ( < 0.05) LH concentrations compared to all other treatments. However, cows consuming AE+ had ( ≥ 0.67) LH concentrations similar to those of cows consuming AE- and E-. Thus, supplementing rumen-protected Arg to cows consuming toxic endophyte-infected fescue seed has the potential to increase reproductive performance and peripheral blood flow.
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Brooks JR, Oketch-Rabah H, Low Dog T, Gorecki DKJ, Barrett ML, Cantilena L, Chung M, Costello RB, Dwyer J, Hardy ML, Jordan SA, Maughan RJ, Marles RJ, Osterberg RE, Rodda BE, Wolfe RR, Zuniga JM, Valerio LG, Jones D, Deuster P, Giancaspro GI, Sarma ND. Safety and performance benefits of arginine supplements for military personnel: a systematic review. Nutr Rev 2017; 74:708-721. [PMID: 27753625 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuw040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Dietary supplements are widely used by military personnel and civilians for promotion of health. OBJECTIVE The objective of this evidence-based review was to examine whether supplementation with l-arginine, in combination with caffeine and/or creatine, is safe and whether it enhances athletic performance or improves recovery from exhaustion for military personnel. DATA SOURCES Information from clinical trials and adverse event reports were collected from 17 databases and 5 adverse event report portals. STUDY SELECTION Studies and reports were included if they evaluated the safety and the putative outcomes of enhanced performance or improved recovery from exhaustion associated with the intake of arginine alone or in combination with caffeine and/or creatine in healthy adults aged 19 to 50 years. DATA EXTRACTION Information related to population, intervention, comparator, and outcomes was abstracted. Of the 2687 articles screened, 62 articles meeting the inclusion criteria were analyzed. Strength of evidence was assessed in terms of risk of bias, consistency, directness, and precision. RESULTS Most studies had few participants and suggested risk of bias that could negatively affect the results. l-Arginine supplementation provided little enhancement of athletic performance or improvements in recovery. Short-term supplementation with arginine may result in adverse gastrointestinal and cardiovascular effects. No information about the effects of arginine on the performance of military personnel was available. CONCLUSIONS The available information does not support the use of l-arginine, either alone or in combination with caffeine, creatine, or both, to enhance athletic performance or improve recovery from exhaustion. Given the information gaps, an evidence-based review to assess the safety or effectiveness of multi-ingredient dietary supplements was not feasible, and therefore the development of a computational model-based approach to predict the safety of multi-ingredient dietary supplements is recommended.
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- James R Brooks
- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- J.R. Brooks, M.L. Barrett, L. Cantilena, R.B. Costello, J. Dwyer, M.L. Hardy, S.A. Jordan, R.J. Maughan, R.J. Marles, R.E. Osterberg, B.E. Rodda, R.R. Wolfe, and J.M. Zuniga are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Arginine Review Expert Panel. T. Low Dog, D.K.J. Gorecki, L. Cantilena, M. Chung, R.B. Costello, and S.A. Jordan are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention Evidence-Based Reviews Expert Panel. L.G. Valerio Jr is with the US Food and Drug Administration liaison to the US Pharmacopeial Convention Dietary Supplements Expert Committee and with Verto Solutions LLC, Washington, DC, USA. G.I. Giancaspro, H. Oketch-Rabah, and N.D. Sarma are with the US Pharmacopeial Convention, Rockville, Maryland, USA. D. Jones and P. Deuster are with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
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Ermolao A, Zanotto T, Carraro N, Fornasier T, Zaccaria M, Neunhaeuserer D, Bergamin M. Repeated sprint ability is not enhanced by caffeine, arginine, and branched-chain amino acids in moderately trained soccer players. J Exerc Rehabil 2017; 13:55-61. [PMID: 28349034 PMCID: PMC5332000 DOI: 10.12965/jer.1732722.361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The aim was to investigate the effect of a dietary supplementation on the repeated sprint ability (RSA) performance in recreationally trained team sports athletes. Twelve young men underwent a RSA exercise protocol in five trials, in which participants ingested carbohydrates (CHO) plus caffeine (Caf), CHO plus arginine (Arg), CHO plus branched-chain amino acids (BCAA), CHO plus Caf, Arg, and BCAA (ALL), and CHO only. Heart rate, oxygen saturation, hematic lactate, ratings of perceived exertion, average sprint time, total time, best sprint time, peak power, and average power were taken. Data revealed no significant effects neither on physiological nor performance parameters with any of the supplements.
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- Andrea Ermolao
- Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Pahlavani N, Entezari MH, Nasiri M, Miri A, Rezaie M, Bagheri-Bidakhavidi M, Sadeghi O. The effect of l-arginine supplementation on body composition and performance in male athletes: a double-blinded randomized clinical trial. Eur J Clin Nutr 2017; 71:544-548. [PMID: 28120856 DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2016.266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2016] [Revised: 11/20/2016] [Accepted: 12/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Athletes used a lot of dietary supplements to achieve the more muscle mass and improve their athletic performance. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of l-arginine supplementation on sport performance and body composition in male soccer players. SUBJECTS/METHODS This double-blinded, randomized and placebo-controlled trial was conducted on 56 male soccer players, with age range of 16-35, who referred to sport clubs in Isfahan, Iran. Subjects were randomly assigned to either l-arginine or placebo groups. Athletes received daily either 2 g per day l-arginine supplement or the same amount of placebo (maltodextrin) for 45 days. Sport performance and also body mass index (BMI), body fat mass (BFM) and lean body mass (LBM) were measured at the beginning and end of the study. Also, 3-day dietary records were collected at three different time points (before, in the middle of, and at the end of the study). RESULTS The mean age of subjects was 20.85±4.29 years. Sport performance (VO2 max) significantly increased in l-arginine supplementation group (4.12±6.07) compared with placebo group (1.23±3.36) (P=0.03). This increase remained significant even after adjustment of baseline values, physical activity and usual dietary intake of subjects throughout the study. No significant effect of l-arginine supplementation was found on weight, BMI, BFM and LBM. CONCLUSIONS l-arginine supplementation (2 g per day) could increase the sport performance in male athletes, but had no effect on anthropometric measurements, including BMI, BFM and LBM. So, further studies are needed to shed light our findings.
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- N Pahlavani
- Food Security Research Center and Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.,Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Food Security Research Center and Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Operating Room Technology, School of Paramedicine, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Bailey SJ, Blackwell JR, Williams E, Vanhatalo A, Wylie LJ, Winyard PG, Jones AM. Two weeks of watermelon juice supplementation improves nitric oxide bioavailability but not endurance exercise performance in humans. Nitric Oxide 2016; 59:10-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.niox.2016.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2016] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Glenn JM, Gray M, Gualano B, Roschel H. The Ergogenic Effects of Supplemental Nutritional Aids on Anaerobic Performance in Female Athletes. Strength Cond J 2016. [DOI: 10.1519/ssc.0000000000000207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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l-Arginine supplementation does not enhance blood flow and muscle performance in healthy and physically active older women. Eur J Nutr 2015; 55:2053-62. [DOI: 10.1007/s00394-015-1019-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2015] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Bailey SJ, Blackwell JR, Lord T, Vanhatalo A, Winyard PG, Jones AM. l-Citrulline supplementation improves O2 uptake kinetics and high-intensity exercise performance in humans. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2015; 119:385-95. [DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00192.2014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of l-citrulline (Cit) and l-arginine (Arg) supplementation on nitric oxide (NO) biomarkers, pulmonary O2 uptake (V̇o2) kinetics, and exercise performance. In a randomized, placebo (Pla)-controlled, crossover study, 10 healthy adult men completed moderate- and severe-intensity cycling exercise on days 6 and 7 of a 7-day supplementation period with Pla, Arg (6 g/day), and Cit (6 g/day). Compared with Pla, plasma Arg concentration was increased by a similar magnitude with Arg and Cit supplementation, but plasma Cit concentration was only increased ( P < 0.001) with Cit supplementation. Plasma nitrite (NO2−) concentration was increased with Arg supplementation ( P < 0.05) and tended to increase with Cit supplementation ( P = 0.08) compared with Pla (83 ± 25, 106 ± 41, and 100 ± 38 nM with Pla, Arg, and Cit, respectively); however, mean arterial blood pressure was only lower ( P < 0.05) after Cit supplementation. The steady-state V̇o2 amplitude during moderate-intensity cycle exercise was not significantly different between supplements, but Cit lowered the V̇o2 mean response time (59 ± 8 and 53 ± 5 s with Pla and Cit, respectively, P < 0.05) during severe-intensity exercise, improved tolerance to severe-intensity exercise (589 ± 101 and 661 ± 107 s with Pla and Cit, respectively), and increased the total amount of work completed in the exercise performance test (123 ± 18 and 125 ± 19 kJ with Pla and Cit, respectively, P < 0.05). These variables were not altered by Arg supplementation ( P > 0.05). In conclusion, these results suggest that short-term Cit, but not Arg, supplementation can improve blood pressure, V̇o2 kinetics, and exercise performance in healthy adults.
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- Stephen J. Bailey
- Sport and Health Sciences, St. Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom; and
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- Sport and Health Sciences, St. Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom; and
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- Sport and Health Sciences, St. Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom; and
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- Sport and Health Sciences, St. Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom; and
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- Exeter Medical School, St. Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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- Sport and Health Sciences, St. Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom; and
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Pranskunas A, Pranskuniene Z, Bernatoniene J, Vaitkaitiene E, Brazaitis M. Microcirculatory effects of L-arginine during acute anaerobic exercise in healthy men: A pilot study. J Exerc Sci Fit 2015. [PMID: 29541100 DOI: 10.1016/j.jesf.2015.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background/Objective We hypothesized that L-arginine supplementation increases sublingual capillary perfusion during acute anaerobic exercise. Methods In a double-blind randomized study, 20 healthy men were randomly assigned to an L-arginine group or a placebo group. Both groups performed a standard 60-second duration BOSCO jumping test. Before the exercise, immediately after, and 30 minutes after exercise, systemic hemodynamic parameters were recorded. Sublingual evaluation of microcirculation using sidestream dark field (SDF) videomicroscopy was also carried out. Results There were no differences in mean arterial blood pressure and cardiac output between the placebo and L-arginine groups immediately after exercise and at 30 minutes after exercise. Both groups had no changes in the microvascular flow index and proportion of perfused vessels of small vessels over the testing period. We observed significantly higher functional capillary density [14.1 (12.5 - 16.0) vs. 11.7 (10.9 - 12.9) 1/mm, p = 0.021] and total vessel density of small vessels [27.8 (24.4 - 29.2) vs. 23.0 (21.6 - 24.2) mm/mm2, p = 0.041] in the L-arginine group compared with the placebo group immediately after exercise, but after 30 minutes these differences had disappeared. Conclusion Our findings show that supplementation with L-arginine may cause additional effects on the acute anaerobic exercise-induced transient increase in capillary density in the sublingual mucosa of untrained men.
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- Andrius Pranskunas
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Disaster Medicine, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Sports Science and Innovation Institute, Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, Lithuania
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López-Samanes A, Ortega Fonseca JF, Fernández Elías VE, Borreani S, Maté-Muñoz JL, Kovacs MS. Nutritional Ergogenic Aids in Tennis. Strength Cond J 2015. [DOI: 10.1519/ssc.0000000000000141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Chang CK, Chang Chien KM, Chang JH, Huang MH, Liang YC, Liu TH. Branched-chain amino acids and arginine improve performance in two consecutive days of simulated handball games in male and female athletes: a randomized trial. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0121866. [PMID: 25803783 PMCID: PMC4372381 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0121866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2014] [Accepted: 02/16/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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UNLABELLED The central nervous system plays a crucial role in the development of physical fatigue. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of combined supplementation of branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) and arginine on intermittent sprint performance in simulated handball games on 2 consecutive days. METHODS Fifteen male and seven female handball players consumed 0.17 g/kg BCAA and 0.04 g/kg arginine together (AA trial), or placebo (PB trial) before exercise. Each trial contained two 60-min simulated handball games on consecutive days. The game was consisted of 30 identical 2-min blocks and a 20 m all-out sprint was performed at the end of each block. The performance, measured by percentage changes of sprint time between day 1 and 2, was significantly better in the AA trial (first half: AA trial: -1.34 ± 0.60%, PB trial: -0.21 ± 0.69%; second half: AA trial: -1.68 ± 0.58%, PB trial: 0.49 ± 0.42%). The average ratings of perceive exertion throughout the 2-day trial was significantly lower in the AA trial (14.2 ± 0.3) than the PB trial (15.1 ± 0.4). Concurrently, post-exercise tryptophan/BCAA ratio on both days in the AA trial was significantly lower than the baseline. This study showed that BCAA and arginine supplementation could improve performance in intermittent sprints on the second consecutive day of simulated handball games in well-trained athletes by potentially alleviating central fatigue.
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- Chen-Kang Chang
- Sport Science Research Center, National Taiwan University of Sport, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Office of Physical Education, National Taiwan University of Sport, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Sport Performance, National Taiwan University of Sport, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Sport Performance, National Taiwan University of Sport, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Sports Training, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
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Yavuz HU, Turnagol H, Demirel AH. Pre-exercise arginine supplementation increases time to exhaustion in elite male wrestlers. Biol Sport 2014; 31:187-91. [PMID: 25177096 PMCID: PMC4135062 DOI: 10.5604/20831862.1111436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Dietary supplements containing arginine are among the most popular ergogenics intended to enhance strength, power and muscle recovery associated with both anaerobic and aerobic exercise. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible effect of pre-exercise acute intake of arginine on performance and exercise metabolism during incremental exhaustive exercise in elite male wrestlers. Nine volunteer elite male wrestlers (24.7±3.8 years) participated in this study. The test-retest protocol was used on the same subjects. The study was conducted using a cross-over design. A single dose of arginine (1.5 g · 10 kg-1 body weight) or placebo was given to the subjects after 12 hours fasting (during the night) for both test and retest. Subjects were allowed to drink water but not allowed to eat anything between arginine or placebo ingestion and the exercise protocol. An incremental exercise protocol was applied and oxygen consumption was measured during the exercise. Heart rate and plasma lactate levels were measured during the exercise and recovery. Results showed that in the same working loads there was no significant difference for the mean lactate levels and no difference in maximum oxygen consumption (arginine 52.47±4.01 mL · kg-1 · min-1, placebo 52.07±5.21 mL · kg-1 · min-1) or in maximum heart rates (arginine 181.09±13.57 bpm, placebo 185.89±7.38 bpm) between arginine and placebo trials. Time to exhaustion was longer with arginine supplementation (1386.8±69.8 s) compared to placebo (1313±90.8 s) (p < 0.05). These results suggest that L-arginine supplementation can have beneficial effects on exercise performance in elite male wrestlers but cannot explain the metabolic pathways which are responsible from these effects.
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- H U Yavuz
- Department of Sports Medicine, Near East University Medical School, Nicosia, North Cyprus
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- School of Sport Sciences and Technology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
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Vanhatalo A, Bailey SJ, DiMenna FJ, Blackwell JR, Wallis GA, Jones AM. No effect of acute L-arginine supplementation on O₂ cost or exercise tolerance. Eur J Appl Physiol 2013; 113:1805-19. [PMID: 23423302 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-013-2593-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2012] [Accepted: 01/16/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The extent to which dietary supplementation with the nitric oxide synthase (NOS) substrate, L-arginine (ARG), impacts on NO production and NO-mediated physiological responses is controversial. This randomised, double blinded, cross-over study investigated the effects of acute ARG supplementation on NO biomarkers, O₂ cost of exercise and exercise tolerance in humans. In one experiment, 15 subjects completed moderate- and severe-intensity running bouts after acute supplementation with 6 g ARG or placebo (PLA). In another experiment, eight subjects completed moderate- and severe-intensity cycling bouts after acute supplementation with 6 g ARG plus 25 g of carbohydrate (ARG + CHO) or an energy-matched dose of carbohydrate alone (CHO). The plasma nitrite concentration was not different after ARG (Pre: 204 ± 79; Post: 241 ± 114 nM; P > 0.05) or ARG + CHO consumption (Pre: 304 ± 57; Post: 335 ± 116 nM; P > 0.05). During moderate-intensity exercise, the steady-state pulmonary VO₂ was not different, relative to the respective placebo conditions, after ARG (PLA: 2,407 ± 318, ARG: 2,422 ± 333 mL min(-1)) or ARG + CHO (CHO: 1,695 ± 304, ARG + CHO: 1,712 ± 312 mL min(-1)) ingestion (P > 0.05). The tolerable duration of severe exercise was also not significantly different (P > 0.05) after ingesting ARG (PLA: 551 ± 140, ARG: 552 ± 150 s) or ARG + CHO (CHO: 457 ± 182, ARG + CHO: 441 ± 221 s). In conclusion, acute dietary supplementation with ARG or ARG + CHO did not alter biomarkers of NO synthesis, O₂ cost of exercise or exercise tolerance in healthy subjects.
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- Anni Vanhatalo
- Sport and Health Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, St. Luke's Campus, Exeter, Devon EX1 2LU, UK
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Dietary nitrate supplementation improves team sport-specific intense intermittent exercise performance. Eur J Appl Physiol 2013; 113:1673-84. [PMID: 23370859 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-013-2589-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2012] [Accepted: 01/08/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Recent studies have suggested that dietary inorganic nitrate (NO₃(-)) supplementation may improve muscle efficiency and endurance exercise tolerance but possible effects during team sport-specific intense intermittent exercise have not been examined. We hypothesized that NO₃(-) supplementation would enhance high-intensity intermittent exercise performance. Fourteen male recreational team-sport players were assigned in a double-blind, randomized, crossover design to consume 490 mL of concentrated, nitrate-rich beetroot juice (BR) and nitrate-depleted placebo juice (PL) over ~30 h preceding the completion of a Yo-Yo intermittent recovery level 1 test (Yo-Yo IR1). Resting plasma nitrite concentration ([NO₂(-)]) was ~400% greater in BR compared to PL. Plasma [NO₂(-)] declined by 20% in PL (P < 0.05) and by 54 % in BR (P < 0.05) from pre-exercise to end-exercise. Performance in the Yo-Yo IR1 was 4.2% greater (P < 0.05) with BR (1,704 ± 304 m) compared to PL (1,636 ± 288 m). Blood [lactate] was not different between BR and PL, but the mean blood [glucose] was lower (3.8 ± 0.8 vs. 4.2 ± 1.1 mM, P < 0.05) and the rise in plasma [K(+)] tended to be reduced in BR compared to PL (P = 0.08). These findings suggest that NO₃(-) supplementation may promote NO production via the nitrate-nitrite-NO pathway and enhance Yo-Yo IR1 test performance, perhaps by facilitating greater muscle glucose uptake or by better maintaining muscle excitability. Dietary NO₃(-) supplementation improves performance during intense intermittent exercise and may be a useful ergogenic aid for team sports players.
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Kaore SN, Amane HS, Kaore NM. Citrulline: pharmacological perspectives and its role as an emerging biomarker in future. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2012; 27:35-50. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1472-8206.2012.01059.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2012] [Revised: 05/18/2012] [Accepted: 06/08/2012] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Shilpa N. Kaore
- Department of Pharmacology; People's College of Medical Sciences; Bhanpur Road; Bhopal; Madhya Pradesh; 462037; India
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- Department of Pharmacology; People's College of Medical Sciences; Bhanpur Road; Bhopal; Madhya Pradesh; 462037; India
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- Department of Microbiology; People's College of Medical Sciences; Bhanpur Road; Bhopal; Madhya Pradesh; 462037; India
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Alvares TS, Conte-Junior CA, Silva JT, Paschoalin VMF. Acute L-Arginine supplementation does not increase nitric oxide production in healthy subjects. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2012; 9:54. [PMID: 22691607 PMCID: PMC3489573 DOI: 10.1186/1743-7075-9-54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2011] [Accepted: 05/16/2012] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Dietary supplements containing L-arginine have been marketed with the purpose of increasing vasodilatation, and thus, blood and oxygen supply to the exercising muscle. The present study evaluated the acute effect of L-arginine supplementation on indicators of NO production, nitrite (NO2-) + nitrate (NO3-) (NOx), in healthy subjects. Plasma concentrations of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) and symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) have also been addressed. Seventeen healthy males participated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Blood samples were drawn from a left antecubital vein at baseline (T0). Afterwards, subjects were randomly submittedto 6 g of oral L-arginine supplementation (as L-arginine hydrochloride) or placebo (as corn starch); afterwards, the subjects remained at rest in supine position and blood samples were drawn again at 30 (T1), 60 (T2), 90 (T3) and 120 minutes (T4) after supplementation. To analyze NO production, NO3- was converted to NO2- by nitrate reductase, followed by the derivatization of NO2- with 2,3-diaminonaphthalene. NOx, ADMA and SDMA were analyzed using a high-performance liquid chromatography system and monitored with a fluorescence detector. Two-way ANOVA with repeated measures showed no significant changes in NOx concentrations on the L-arginine group as compared to placebo group at any of the fivetime points (T0: 17.6 ± 3.9 vs 14.6 ± 2.3 μmol/L; T1: 15.8 ± 2.4 vs 14.3 ± 1.7 μmol/L; T2: 16.8 ± 4.9 vs 13.7 ± 2.7 μmol/L; T3: 16.7 ± 3.9 vs 14.6 ± 2.1 μmol/L; T4: 15.1 ± 2.8 vs 13.5 ± 3.5 μmol/L). Furthermore, plasma levels of ADMA and SDMA were not statistically significant between the L-arginine and placebo groups at T0 (0.43 ± 0.19 vs 0.39 ± 0.15 μmol/L and 1.83 ± 1.13 vs 1.70 ± 0.62 μmol/L), respectively. In conclusion, acute L-arginine supplementation does not increase plasma concentration of NOx in healthy individuals with normal plasma concentrations of ADMA.
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- Thiago Silveira Alvares
- Laboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Bescós R, Sureda A, Tur JA, Pons A. The effect of nitric-oxide-related supplements on human performance. Sports Med 2012; 42:99-117. [PMID: 22260513 DOI: 10.2165/11596860-000000000-00000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Nitric oxide (NO) has led a revolution in physiology and pharmacology research during the last two decades. This labile molecule plays an important role in many functions in the body regulating vasodilatation, blood flow, mitochondrial respiration and platelet function. Currently, it is known that NO synthesis occurs via at least two physiological pathways: NO synthase (NOS) dependent and NOS independent. In the former, L-arginine is the main precursor. It is widely recognized that this amino acid is oxidized to NO by the action of the NOS enzymes. Additionally, L-citrulline has been indicated to be a secondary NO donor in the NOS-dependent pathway, since it can be converted to L-arginine. Nitrate and nitrite are the main substrates to produce NO via the NOS-independent pathway. These anions can be reduced in vivo to NO and other bioactive nitrogen oxides. Other molecules, such as the dietary supplement glycine propionyl-L-carnitine (GPLC), have also been suggested to increase levels of NO, although the physiological mechanisms remain to be elucidated. The interest in all these molecules has increased in many fields of research. In relation with exercise physiology, it has been suggested that an increase in NO production may enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery to active muscles, thus improving tolerance to physical exercise and recovery mechanisms. Several studies using NO donors have assessed this hypothesis in a healthy, trained population. However, the conclusions from these studies showed several discrepancies. While some reported that dietary supplementation with NO donors induced benefits in exercise performance, others did not find any positive effect. In this regard, training status of the subjects seems to be an important factor linked to the ergogenic effect of NO supplementation. Studies involving untrained or moderately trained healthy subjects showed that NO donors could improve tolerance to aerobic and anaerobic exercise. However, when highly trained subjects were supplemented, no positive effect on performance was indicated. In addition, all this evidence is mainly based on a young male population. Further research in elderly and female subjects is needed to determine whether NO supplements can induce benefit in exercise capacity when the NO metabolism is impaired by age and/or estrogen status.
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- Raúl Bescós
- National Institute of Physical Education INEFC-Barcelona, Physiology Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Alizadeh M, Safaeiyan A, Ostadrahimi A, Estakhri R, Daneghian S, Ghaffari A, Gargari BP. Effect of L-arginine and selenium added to a hypocaloric diet enriched with legumes on cardiovascular disease risk factors in women with central obesity: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. ANNALS OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM 2012; 60:157-68. [PMID: 22517293 DOI: 10.1159/000335470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2011] [Accepted: 11/25/2011] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS We aimed to discover if L-arginine and selenium alone or together can increase the effect of a hypocaloric diet enriched in legumes (HDEL) on central obesity and cardiovascular risk factors in women with central obesity. METHODS This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was undertaken in 84 premenopausal women with central obesity. After a 2-week run-in period on an isocaloric diet, participants were randomly assigned to a control diet (HDEL), L-arginine (5 g/day) and HDEL, selenium (200 μg/day) and HDEL or L-arginine, selenium and HDEL for 6 weeks. Cardiovascular risk factors were assessed before intervention and 3 and 6 weeks afterwards. RESULTS After 6 weeks, L-arginine had significantly reduced waist circumference (WC); selenium had significantly lowered fasting concentrations of serum insulin and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance index; the interaction between L-arginine and selenium significantly reduced the fasting concentration of nitric oxides (NO(x)), and HDEL lowered triglycerides (TG) and WC and significantly increased the fasting concentration of NO(x). HDEL reduced high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels in the first half of the study and returned them to basal levels in the second half. CONCLUSION These data indicate the beneficial effects of L-arginine on central obesity, selenium on insulin resistance and HDEL on serum concentrations of NO(x) and TG.
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- Mohammad Alizadeh
- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Wax B, Kavazis AN, Webb HE, Brown SP. Acute L-arginine alpha ketoglutarate supplementation fails to improve muscular performance in resistance trained and untrained men. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2012; 9:17. [PMID: 22510253 PMCID: PMC3428651 DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-9-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2012] [Accepted: 04/06/2012] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Dietary supplements containing L-arginine are marketed to improve exercise performance, but the efficacy of such supplements is not clear. Therefore, this study examined the efficacy of acute ingestion of L-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (AAKG) muscular strength and endurance in resistance trained and untrained men. Methods Eight resistance trained and eight untrained healthy males ingested either 3000mg of AAKG or a placebo 45 minutes prior to a resistance exercise protocol in a randomized, double-blind crossover design. One-repetition maximum (1RM) on the standard barbell bench press and leg press were obtained. Upon determination of 1RM, subjects completed repetitions to failure at 60% 1RM on both the standard barbell bench press and leg press. Heart rate was measured pre and post exercise. One week later, subjects ingested the other supplement and performed the identical resistance exercise protocol. Results Our data showed statistical significant differences (p<0.05) between resistance trained and untrained males for both 1RM and total load volume (TLV; multiply 60% of 1RM times the number of repetitions to failure) for the upper body. However, 1RM and TLV were not statistically different (p>0.05) between supplementation conditions for either resistance trained or untrained men in the bench press or leg press exercises. Heart rate was similar at the end of the upper and lower body bouts of resistance exercise with AAKG vs. placebo. Conclusion The results from our study indicate that acute AAKG supplementation provides no ergogenic benefit on 1RM or TLV as measured by the standard barbell bench press and leg press, regardless of the subjects training status.
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- Benjamin Wax
- Kinesiology Department, Mississippi State University, P,O, Box 6186, Mississippi State, 39762, USA.
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Bescós R, Rodríguez FA, Iglesias X, Ferrer MD, Iborra E, Pons A. Acute administration of inorganic nitrate reduces VO(2peak) in endurance athletes. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2012; 43:1979-86. [PMID: 21407132 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0b013e318217d439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Humans can reduce inorganic nitrate (NO(3)(-)) to nitrite (NO(2)(-)), nitric oxide (NO), and other bioactive nitrogen oxides. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that a single dose of inorganic nitrate before exercise might enhance the tolerance of endurance athletes to high intensity exercise. METHODS Eleven cyclists (age = 34.3 ± 4.8 yr, VO(2peak) = 65.1 ± 6.2 mL·kg(-1)·min(-1)) participated in this randomized, double-blind, crossover study. Subjects received dietary supplementation with nitrate (NaNO(3) 10 mg·kg(-1) of body mass) or a placebo (NaCl) 3 h before exercise. They then performed a cycle ergometer test that consisted of four 6-min submaximal workloads, corresponding to 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5 W·kg(-1) of body mass, interspersed with 3 min of passive recovery. After a 5-min recovery period, subjects performed one incremental exercise test until exhaustion. RESULTS Plasma nitrate and nitrite were significantly higher (P < 0.05) 3 h after supplementation (nitrate = 250 ± 80 μM, nitrite = 2313 ± 157 nM) than after the placebo (nitrate = 29 ± 8 μM, nitrite = 1998 ± 206 nM) at resting conditions. Nitrate supplementation significantly reduced VO(2peak)(nitrate = 4.64 ± 0.35 L·min(-1), placebo = 4.82 ± 0.33 L·min(-1), P = 0.010) and the ratio between VO(2) and power at maximal intensity (nitrate = 11.2 ± 1.1 mL·min(-1)·W(-1), placebo = 11.8 ± 1.1 mL·min(-1)·W(-1), P = 0.031). This reduction of VO(2) occurred without changes in the time to exhaustion (nitrate = 416 ± 32 s, placebo = 409 ± 27 s) or in the maximal power (nitrate = 416 ± 29 W, placebo = 410 ± 28 W). CONCLUSIONS A single oral dose of inorganic nitrate acutely reduces VO(2peak)without compromising the maximal exercise performance.
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- Raúl Bescós
- National Institute of Physical Education-Barcelona, Research Group on Sport Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Jang TR, Wu CL, Chang CM, Hung W, Fang SH, Chang CK. Effects of carbohydrate, branched-chain amino acids, and arginine in recovery period on the subsequent performance in wrestlers. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2011; 8:21. [PMID: 22107883 PMCID: PMC3286371 DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-8-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2011] [Accepted: 11/22/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Many athletes need to participate in multiple events in a single day. The efficient post-exercise glycogen recovery may be critical for the performance in subsequent exercise. This study examined whether post-exercise carbohydrate supplementation could restore the performance in the subsequent simulated wrestling match. The effect of branched-chain amino acids and arginine on glucose disposal and performance was also investigated. Nine well-trained male wrestlers participated in 3 trials in a random order. Each trial contained 3 matches with a 1-hr rest between match 1 and 2, and a 2-hr rest between match 2 and 3. Each match contained 3 exercise periods interspersed with 1-min rests. The subjects alternated 10-s all-out sprints and 20-s rests in each exercise period. At the end of match 2, 3 different supplementations were consumed: 1.2 g/kg glucose (CHO trial), 1 g/kg glucose + 0.1 g/kg Arg + 0.1 g/kg BCAA (CHO+AA trial), or water (placebo trial). The peak and average power in the 3 matches was similar in the 3 trials. After the supplementation, CHO and CHO+AA trial showed significantly higher glucose and insulin, and lower glycerol and non-esterified fatty acid concentrations than the placebo trial. There was no significant difference in these biochemical parameters between the CHO and CHO+AA trials. Supplementation of carbohydrate with or without BCAA and arginine during the post-match period had no effect on the performance in the following simulated match in wrestlers. In addition, BCAA and arginine did not provide additional insulinemic effect.
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- Tsong-Rong Jang
- Department of Exercise Health Science, National Taiwan College of Physical Education, 16, Sec 1, Shuan-Shih Rd, Taichung, 404, Taiwan.
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Forbes SC, Bell GJ. The acute effects of a low and high dose of oral l-arginine supplementation in young active males at rest. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2011; 36:405-11. [DOI: 10.1139/h11-035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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l-arginine (2-amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid) is a conditionally essential amino acid. Intravenous (IV) administration of l-arginine invokes a large metabolic (nitrate/nitrite (NOx)) and hormonal (growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and insulin) response; however, research examining oral l-arginine supplementation is conflicting, potentially owing to dose. The purpose of this study was examine a low and high dose of oral l-arginine on blood l-arginine, NOx, GH, IGF-1, and insulin response. Fourteen physically active males (age: 25 ± 5 years; weight: 78.0 ± 8.5 kg; height: 179.4 ± 4.7 cm) volunteered to be in a randomized, double-blind, repeated-measures study. Following an overnight fast, an IV catheter was placed in a forearm vein and a resting blood sample was drawn at ∼0800 hours. Each subject was then provided 1 of 3 treatment conditions (placebo, low (0.075 g·kg–1 of body mass), or high (0.15 g·kg–1 of body mass of l-arginine)). Blood samples were drawn at 30, 60, 90, 120, and 180 min after consumption. l-arginine plasma concentrations significantly increased (p < 0.001) to a similar level at any time point in both the low- and high-dose conditions; there was no change over time in the placebo condition. There was no significant difference between conditions for NOx, GH, IGF-1, or insulin. Based on these findings, a low dose of l-arginine was just as effective at increasing plasma l-arginine concentrations as a high dose; however, neither dose was able to promote a significant increase in NOx, GH, IGF-1, or insulin at rest.
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- Scott C. Forbes
- Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H9, Canada
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H9, Canada
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Álvares TS, Meirelles CM, Bhambhani YN, Paschoalin VM, Gomes PS. L-Arginine as a Potential Ergogenic Aid in Healthy Subjects. Sports Med 2011; 41:233-48. [DOI: 10.2165/11538590-000000000-00000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Bailey SJ, Winyard PG, Vanhatalo A, Blackwell JR, DiMenna FJ, Wilkerson DP, Jones AM. Acute L-arginine supplementation reduces the O2 cost of moderate-intensity exercise and enhances high-intensity exercise tolerance. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2010; 109:1394-403. [PMID: 20724562 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00503.2010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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It has recently been reported that dietary nitrate (NO(3)(-)) supplementation, which increases plasma nitrite (NO(2)(-)) concentration, a biomarker of nitric oxide (NO) availability, improves exercise efficiency and exercise tolerance in healthy humans. We hypothesized that dietary supplementation with L-arginine, the substrate for NO synthase (NOS), would elicit similar responses. In a double-blind, crossover study, nine healthy men (aged 19-38 yr) consumed 500 ml of a beverage containing 6 g of l-arginine (Arg) or a placebo beverage (PL) and completed a series of "step" moderate- and severe-intensity exercise bouts 1 h after ingestion of the beverage. Plasma NO(2)(-) concentration was significantly greater in the Arg than the PL group (331 ± 198 vs. 159 ± 102 nM, P < 0.05) and systolic blood pressure was significantly reduced (123 ± 3 vs. 131 ± 5 mmHg, P < 0.01). The steady-state O(2) uptake (VO(2)) during moderate-intensity exercise was reduced by 7% in the Arg group (1.48 ± 0.12 vs. 1.59 ± 0.14 l/min, P < 0.05). During severe-intensity exercise, the Vo(2) slow component amplitude was reduced (0.58 ± 0.23 and 0.76 ± 0.29 l/min in Arg and PL, respectively, P < 0.05) and the time to exhaustion was extended (707 ± 232 and 562 ± 145 s in Arg and PL, respectively, P < 0.05) following consumption of Arg. In conclusion, similar to the effects of increased dietary NO(3)(-) intake, elevating NO bioavailability through dietary L-Arg supplementation reduced the O(2) cost of moderate-intensity exercise and blunted the VO(2) slow component and extended the time to exhaustion during severe-intensity exercise.
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- Stephen J Bailey
- School of Sport and Health Sciences, St. Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Camic CL, Housh TJ, Mielke M, Zuniga JM, Hendrix CR, Johnson GO, Schmidt RJ, Housh DJ. The effects of 4 weeks of an arginine-based supplement on the gas exchange threshold and peak oxygen uptake. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2010; 35:286-93. [DOI: 10.1139/h10-019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of the daily administration of an arginine-based supplement for 4 weeks on the gas exchange threshold (GET) and peak oxygen uptake. The study used a double-blind, placebo-controlled design. Forty-one college-aged males (mean age ± SD = 22.1 ± 2.4 years) were randomized into either the PLACEBO (n = 20) or ARGININE (n = 21) group. The placebo was microcrystalline cellulose. The ARGININE group ingested 3.0 g of arginine, 300 mg of grape seed extract, and 300 mg of polyethylene glycol. All subjects performed an incremental test to exhaustion on a cycle ergometer prior to supplementation (PRE) and after 4 weeks of supplementation (POST). The GET was determined by using the V-slope method of the carbon dioxide output vs. oxygen uptake relationship. The results indicated that there were significant mean increases (PRE to POST) in GET (4.1%), as well as in carbon dioxide output (4.3%) and power output (5.4%) at the GET for the ARGININE group, but no significant changes for the PLACEBO group (2.5%, 4.3%, and 3.9%, respectively). In addition, there were no significant changes in peak oxygen uptake for the ARGININE (–1.0%) or PLACEBO (–1.5%) groups. These findings supported the use of the arginine-based supplement for increasing GET and the associated power output, but not for increasing peak oxygen uptake during cycle ergometry.
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- Clayton L. Camic
- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211, USA
- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211, USA
- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211, USA
- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211, USA
- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211, USA
- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211, USA
- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211, USA
- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
- Department of Sport Sciences, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211, USA
- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
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Bloomer RJ, Farney TM, Trepanowski JF, McCarthy CG, Canale RE, Schilling BK. Comparison of pre-workout nitric oxide stimulating dietary supplements on skeletal muscle oxygen saturation, blood nitrate/nitrite, lipid peroxidation, and upper body exercise performance in resistance trained men. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2010; 7:16. [PMID: 20459623 PMCID: PMC2876074 DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-7-16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2010] [Accepted: 05/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We compared Glycine Propionyl-L-Carnitine (GlycoCarn(R)) and three different pre-workout nutritional supplements on measures of skeletal muscle oxygen saturation (StO2), blood nitrate/nitrite (NOx), lactate (HLa), malondialdehyde (MDA), and exercise performance in men. METHODS Using a randomized, double-blind, cross-over design, 19 resistance trained men performed tests of muscular power (bench press throws) and endurance (10 sets of bench press to muscular failure). A placebo, GlycoCarn(R), or one of three dietary supplements (SUPP1, SUPP2, SUPP3) was consumed prior to exercise, with one week separating conditions. Blood was collected before receiving the condition and immediately after exercise. StO2 was measured during the endurance test using Near Infrared Spectroscopy. Heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were determined at the end of each set. RESULTS A condition effect was noted for StO2 at the start of exercise (p = 0.02), with GlycoCarn(R) higher than SUPP2. A condition effect was also noted for StO2 at the end of exercise (p = 0.003), with SUPP1 lower than all other conditions. No statistically significant interaction, condition, or time effects were noted for NOx or MDA (p > 0.05); however, MDA decreased 13.7% with GlycoCarn(R) and increased in all other conditions. Only a time effect was noted for HLa (p < 0.0001), with values increasing from pre- to post-exercise. No effects were noted for HR, RPE, or for any exercise performance variables (p > 0.05); however, GlycoCarn(R) resulted in a statistically insignificant greater total volume load compared to the placebo (3.3%), SUPP1 (4.2%), SUPP2 (2.5%), and SUPP3 (4.6%). CONCLUSION None of the products tested resulted in favorable changes in our chosen outcome measures, with the exception of GlycoCarn(R) in terms of higher StO2 at the start of exercise. GlycoCarn(R) resulted in a 13.7% decrease in MDA from pre- to post-exercise and yielded a non-significant but greater total volume load compared to all other conditions. These data indicate that 1) a single ingredient (GlycoCarn(R)) can provide similar practical benefit than finished products containing multiple ingredients, and 2) while we do not have data in relation to post-exercise recovery parameters, the tested products are ineffective in terms of increasing blood flow and improving acute upper body exercise performance.
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- Richard J Bloomer
- Cardiorespiratory/Metabolic Laboratory, Department of Health and Sport Sciences, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, USA.
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Camic CL, Housh TJ, Zuniga JM, Hendrix RC, Mielke M, Johnson GO, Schmidt RJ. Effects of Arginine-Based Supplements on the Physical Working Capacity at the Fatigue Threshold. J Strength Cond Res 2010; 24:1306-12. [DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0b013e3181d68816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Chen S, Kim W, Henning SM, Carpenter CL, Li Z. Arginine and antioxidant supplement on performance in elderly male cyclists: a randomized controlled trial. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2010; 7:13. [PMID: 20331847 PMCID: PMC2860344 DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-7-13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2009] [Accepted: 03/23/2010] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Human exercise capacity declines with advancing age. These changes often result in loss of physical fitness and more rapid senescence. Nitric oxide (NO) has been implicated in improvement of exercise capacity through vascular smooth muscle relaxation in both coronary and skeletal muscle arteries, as well as via independent mechanisms. Antioxidants may prevent nitric oxide inactivation by oxygen free radicals. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an L-arginine and antioxidant supplement on exercise performance in elderly male cyclists. METHODS This was a two-arm prospectively randomized double-blinded and placebo-controlled trial. Sixteen male cyclists were randomized to receive either a proprietary supplement (Niteworks(R), Herbalife International Inc., Century City, CA) or a placebo powder. Exercise parameters were assessed by maximal incremental exercise testing performed on a stationary cycle ergometer using breath-by-breath analysis at baseline, week one and week three. RESULTS There was no difference between baseline exercise parameters. In the supplemented group, anaerobic threshold increased by 16.7% (2.38 +/- 0.18 L/min, p < 0.01) at week 1, and the effect was sustained by week 3 with a 14.2% (2.33 +/- 0.44 L/min, p < 0.01). In the control group, there was no change in anaerobic threshold at weeks 1 and 3 compared to baseline (1.88 +/- 0.20 L/min at week 1, and 1.86 +/- 0.21 L/min at week 3). The anaerobic threshold for the supplement groups was significantly higher than that of placebo group at week 1 and week 3. There were no significant changes noted in VO2 max between control and intervention groups at either week 1 or week 3 by comparison to baseline. CONCLUSION An arginine and antioxidant-containing supplement increased the anaerobic threshold at both week one and week three in elderly cyclists. No effect on VO2 max was observed. This study indicated a potential role of L-arginine and antioxidant supplementation in improving exercise performance in elderly.
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- Steve Chen
- Center for Human Nutrition, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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Glueck CJ, Munjal J, Khan A, Umar M, Wang P. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase T-786C mutation, a reversible etiology of Prinzmetal's angina pectoris. Am J Cardiol 2010; 105:792-6. [PMID: 20211321 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.10.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2009] [Revised: 10/28/2009] [Accepted: 10/28/2009] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Because the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) T-786C polymorphism is associated with reduced nitric oxide production and coronary artery spasm in Japanese patients, we speculated that it might be reversibly associated with Prinzmetal's variant angina in white Americans. Polymerase chain reaction analyses of eNOS T-786C and stromelysin 5A6A polymorphisms were done in 31 women and 12 men (42 white and 1 black American, median age 50 years), with well-documented Prinzmetal's variant angina. We matched each case with 1 healthy control by race and gender. Of the 43 cases, 21 (49%) were homozygous for wild-type normal eNOS, 19 (44%) were T-786C heterozygotes, and 3 (7%) were T-786C homozygotes. Of the 43 controls, 31 (72%) were homozygous for wild-type normal eNOS, 12 (28%) were T-786C heterozygotes, and 0 (0%) were T-786C homozygotes (p = .013). The mutant eNOS T-786C allele frequency in patients was 25 (29%) of 86 vs 12 (14%) of 86 in the controls (p = 0.016). Patients did not differ from controls for the distribution of the stromelysin 6A mutation (p = 0.66) or for the mutant 6A allele frequency (53% in cases, 50% in controls; p = 0.65). Nineteen patients took nitric oxide-elevating l-arginine (9.2 g/day, orally). Of these 19 patients, 10 (53%) became free of angina, 3 (16%) were improved but not angina free, and 6 (32%) had no change in their angina. Using l-arginine, the physical ability score (Seattle Angina Questionnaire) increased from a median of 42 to 72 of a total possible score of 100 (p = 0.011), satisfaction with symptom reduction increased from 53 to 61 (p = 0.004), and the perception of quality of life as acceptable increased from 29 to 50 (p = 0.001). In conclusion, the eNOS T-786C mutation appears to be a reversible etiology of Prinzmetal's variant angina in white Americans whose angina might be ameliorated by l-arginine.
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- Charles J Glueck
- Cholesterol Center, Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
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Jackson JC, Duodu KG, Holse M, Lima de Faria MD, Jordaan D, Chingwaru W, Hansen A, Cencic A, Kandawa-Schultz M, Mpotokwane SM, Chimwamurombe P, de Kock HL, Minnaar A. The morama bean (Tylosema esculentum): a potential crop for southern Africa. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2010; 61:187-246. [PMID: 21092905 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-374468-5.00005-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The morama bean is an underutilized leguminous oilseed native to the Kalahari Desert and neighboring sandy regions of Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa (Limpopo, North-West, Gauteng, and Northern Cape provinces), and forms part of the diet of the indigenous population in these countries. It is also known as gemsbok bean, moramaboontjie, elandboontjie, braaiboonjie, marama, marumana, tsi, tsin, gami, and ombanui. It is reported as an excellent source of good quality protein (29-39%); its oil (24-48%) is rich in mono- and di-unsaturated fatty acids and contains no cholesterol. Morama is a good source of micronutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc, phosphate, magnesium, and B vitamins including folate. It is also reported to be a potential source of phytonutrients including phenolic compounds (e.g., tannins), trypsin inhibitors, phytates, and oligosaccharides, components which have been shown in other foods to contribute to health in particular, prevention of noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and some cancers. From a nutritional and health perspective, the morama bean has potential commercial value as a cash crop and value-added products, particularly in the communities where it is found.
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- Jose C Jackson
- Centre for Scientific Research, Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation (CESRIKI), University of Botswana, Botswana.
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