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Celorrio San Miguel AM, Roche E, Herranz-López M, Celorrio San Miguel M, Mielgo-Ayuso J, Fernández-Lázaro D. Impact of Melatonin Supplementation on Sports Performance and Circulating Biomarkers in Highly Trained Athletes: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Nutrients 2024; 16:1011. [PMID: 38613044 PMCID: PMC11013451 DOI: 10.3390/nu16071011] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Melatonin (N-acetyl-5 methoxytryptamine) is an indolic neurohormone that modulates a variety of physiological functions due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunoregulatory properties. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to critically review the effects of melatonin supplementation in sports performance and circulating biomarkers related to the health status of highly trained athletes. Data were obtained by performing searches in the following three bibliography databases: Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus. The terms used were "Highly Trained Athletes", "Melatonin", and "Sports Performance", "Health Biomarkers" using "Humans" as a filter. The search update was carried out in February 2024 from original articles published with a controlled trial design. The PRISMA rules, the modified McMaster critical review form for quantitative studies, the PEDro scale, and the Cochrane risk of bias were applied. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 21 articles were selected out of 294 references. The dose of melatonin supplemented in the trials ranged between 5 mg to 100 mg administered before or after exercise. The outcomes showed improvements in antioxidant status and inflammatory response and reversed liver damage and muscle damage. Moderate effects on modulating glycemia, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and creatinine were reported. Promising data were found regarding the potential benefits of melatonin in hematological biomarkers, hormonal responses, and sports performance. Therefore, the true efficiency of melatonin to directly improve sports performance remains to be assessed. Nevertheless, an indirect effect of melatonin supplementation in sports performance could be evaluated through improvements in health biomarkers.
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- Ana M. Celorrio San Miguel
- Department of Chemistry, Polytechnic Secondary Education High School, 42004 Soria, Spain;
- Doctoral School, University of León, Campus de Vegazana, 24071 Leon, Spain
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- Department of Applied Biology-Nutrition, Institute of Bioengineering, University Miguel Hernandez, 03202 Elche, Spain;
- Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), 03010 Alicante, Spain
- CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII), 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Research Group “Nutrition and Physical Activity”, Spanish Nutrition Society “SEÑ”, 28010 Madrid, Spain;
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- Institute of Research, Development, and Innovation in Healthcare Biotechnology of Elche (IDiBE), Miguel Hernández University (UMH), 03202 Elche, Spain;
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- Emergency Department, Línea de la Concepción Hospital, C. Gabriel Miró, 108, 11300 La Línea de la Concepción, Spain;
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- Research Group “Nutrition and Physical Activity”, Spanish Nutrition Society “SEÑ”, 28010 Madrid, Spain;
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain
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- Research Group “Nutrition and Physical Activity”, Spanish Nutrition Society “SEÑ”, 28010 Madrid, Spain;
- Department of Cellular Biology, Genetics, Histology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Valladolid, Campus of Soria, 42004 Soria, Spain
- Neurobiology Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
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Jallouli S, Ghroubi S, Sakka S, Ben Dhia I, Damak M, Yahia A, Driss T, Mhiri C, Elleuch MH, Hammouda O. Effects of a nighttime melatonin ingestion on dynamic postural balance and muscle strength the following morning in people living with multiple sclerosis: A preliminary study. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2024; 238:108165. [PMID: 38428060 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2024.108165] [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: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Decreased endogenous melatonin concentrations in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) are associated with fatigue and pain that impair postural balance and muscle strength. Melatonin ingestion had analgesic and anti-fatigue effects. However, the acute effect of exogenous melatonin on dynamic postural stability and muscle strength has not been studied yet in PwMS. This study aimed to investigate the safety and the efficacy of a nighttime melatonin intake on dynamic postural balance and lower-extremity muscle strength the following morning in PwMS. METHODS Fourteen PwMS (28.36 ± 6.81 years) were assessed (8 a.m.) pre- and post-acute intake of melatonin or placebo (6mg, 30 minutes before nocturnal bedtime). Evaluated parameters included dynamic postural balance (force platform), lower-extremity muscle strength [Five-Repetition Sit-To-Stand Test (5-STST)], hand dexterity (Nine-Hole Peg Test), nociceptive pain [Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)], neuropathic pain [Neuropathic Pain 4 Questions (DN4)], sleep quality and fatigue perception [Hooper Index (HI)]. RESULTS In the frontal plane, melatonin reduced the center of pressure (CoP) path length (CoPL), CoPL in the anteroposterior axis (CoPLY) and CoP sway area (CoPAr) compared with placebo by 7.56% (p=0.02, Cohens'd (d)=1.24), 19.27% (p<0.001, d=2.60) and 13.82% (p<0.001, d=2.02), respectively. Melatonin induced a higher decrease in these posturographic parameters compared with placebo in the sagittal plane [CoPL: 9.10% (p=0.005, d=1.02), CoPLY: 4.29% (p=0.025, d=1.07) and CoPAr: 7.45% (p=0.038, d=0.74)]. Melatonin decreased 5-STST duration as well as VAS, DN4, HI-fatigue and HI-sleep scores compared with placebo by 8.19% (p=0.008, d=1.19), 5.74% (p=0.04, d=0.82), 27.30% (p=0.023, d=0.98), 40.15% (p=0.044, d=0.85) and 30.16% (p=0.012, d=1.10), respectively. CONCLUSION This preliminary study, among PwMS, showed that acute melatonin ingestion was safe and efficient for improving dynamic postural stability and lower-extremity muscle strength probably through its analgesic and anti-fatigue effects.
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- Sonda Jallouli
- Research laboratory: Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal System Pathologies, LR20ES09, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Tunisia; High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Research laboratory: Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal System Pathologies, LR20ES09, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Neurogenetics, Parkinson's Disease and Cerebrovascular Disease, LR12SP19, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research laboratory: Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal System Pathologies, LR20ES09, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Tunisia; High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Neurogenetics, Parkinson's Disease and Cerebrovascular Disease, LR12SP19, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research laboratory: Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal System Pathologies, LR20ES09, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- LINP2, UFR STAPS, University of Paris Nanterre, Nanterre, France
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- Laboratory of Neurogenetics, Parkinson's Disease and Cerebrovascular Disease, LR12SP19, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- Research laboratory: Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal System Pathologies, LR20ES09, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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- LINP2, UFR STAPS, University of Paris Nanterre, Nanterre, France; Research Laboratory, Molecular bases of Human Pathology, LR19ES13, Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia
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Sebastiá-Rico J, Martínez-Sanz JM, Sanchis-Chordà J, Alonso-Calvar M, López-Mateu P, Romero-García D, Soriano JM. Supplement Consumption by Elite Soccer Players: Differences by Competitive Level, Playing Position, and Sex. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:496. [PMID: 38391871 PMCID: PMC10887827 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12040496] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Soccer is a sport practiced all over the world and whose practice begins in young athletes. Currently, the consumption of nutritional supplements is essential to achieve the maximum performance of players. The aim of this study was to describe the consumption of sports supplements (CSS) by elite soccer players and its association with their competitive level, playing position, and sex. A comparative descriptive and non-experimental study was performed during the 2021-2022 competitive season. A total of 70 elite players completed one online questionnaire about their CSS. We found that sports drinks (55.7%), sports bars (50.0%), whey protein (48.6%), caffeine (47.1%), and creatine (60.0%) were the most consumed supplements by the total sample. Relative to the categories, the CSS was higher in the senior teams for both men and women. Regarding playing positions, caffeine was more consumed by midfielders and forwards (p = 0.013). Finally, in relation to sex, significant differences were found in the consumption of sports confectionery (p = 0.036), whey protein (p = 0.002), β-alanine (p = 0.013), and melatonin (p = 0.016). Soccer club SS questionnaires gather data to understand patterns, assess effectiveness and risks, and aid research. In conclusion, differences were found in the CSS according to competitive level, sex, and playing position.
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- Jaime Sebastiá-Rico
- Area of Nutrition, University Clinic of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Physiotherapy (CUNAFF), Lluís Alcanyís Foundation-University of Valencia, 46020 Valencia, Spain
- Food & Health Lab, Institute of Materials Science, University of Valencia, 46980 Paterna, Spain
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- Area of High Conditional Performance, Academia Valencia CF SAD, 46980 Paterna, Spain
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- Area of Medical Services, Academia Valencia CF SAD, 46980 Paterna, Spain
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- Food & Health Lab, Institute of Materials Science, University of Valencia, 46980 Paterna, Spain
- Joint Research Unit of Endocrinology, Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics, Health Research Institute La Fe-University of Valencia, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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Ghattassi K, Farjallah MA, Graja A, Romdhani M, Boudhina N, Guimard A, Driss T, Souissi N, Chtourou H, Hammouda O. Nocturnal Melatonin Ingestion Improves Soccer Players' Short-Term Maximal Performances on the Following Day. RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38329497 DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2024.2303457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Purpose: Exogenous melatonin has been proven to have beneficial effects on sleep. A good sleep quality promotes recovery and improves physical performance. In this sense, the present study aimed to explore the potential effect of nocturnal melatonin ingestion on psycho-cognitive and short-term maximal performances, in the following morning. Method: Twelve professional soccer players (22.9 ± 1.3 years, 1.80 ± 0.05 m, and 72.0 ± 8.8 kg) volunteered to perform two separate testing sessions after either nocturnal melatonin or placebo ingestion. The next morning, participants performed the following psycho-cognitive and physical tests: Hooper's index, reaction time, vigilance, handgrip strength (HG), squat jump (SJ), modified agility T-test (MAT) and Wingate anaerobic test (WanT). Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and blood lactate [La] were recorded, respectively, immediately and 3 min after the WanT. Blood glucose [GL] was measured before and 3 min after WanT. Results: Compared with placebo, melatonin improved subjective sleep quality, short-term maximal performances (HG and SJ), reaction-time, as well as peak and mean WanT powers and decreased fatigue index and RPE scores. However, [La] and [GL] were not affected by melatonin ingestion. Conclusion: Nocturnal melatonin intake before sleep has beneficial effects on cognitive and physical performances the following day.
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- Université Sorbonne Paris Nord
- Université d'Orléans CIAMS
- Université Paris-Saclay CIAMS
- SAPRéM, Université d'Orléans
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax
- Paris Nanterre University
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Drummond FR, Drummond LR, Campos HO, Fernandes JGRP, da Costa Monteiro M, Lara HFG, de Almeida Mafra TC, Lavorato VN, Pereira AB, Leite LHR, Poletini MDO, Coimbra CC. Is melatonin as an ergogenic hormone a myth? a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endocrine 2024; 83:302-321. [PMID: 37658244 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-023-03498-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Melatonin supplementation has been disclosed as an ergogenic substance. However, the effectiveness of melatonin supplementation in healthy subjects has not been systematically investigated. The present study analyzed the effects of melatonin supplementation on physical performance and recovery. In addition, it was investigated whether exercise bout or training alter melatonin secretion in athletes and exercise practitioners. METHODS This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted and reported according to the guidelines outlined in the PRISMA statement. Based on the search and inclusion criteria, 21 studies were included in the systematic review, and 19 were included in the meta-analysis. RESULTS Melatonin supplementation did not affect aerobic performance relative to time trial (-0.04; 95% CI: -0.51 to 0.44) and relative to VO2 (0.00; 95% CI: -0.57 to 0.57). Also, melatonin supplementation did not affect strength performance (0.19; 95% CI: -0.28 to 0.65). Only Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) secretion increased after melatonin supplementation (1.40; 95% CI: 0.29 to 2.51). Post-exercise melatonin secretion was not changed immediately after an exercise session (0.56; 95% CI: -0.29 to 1.41) and 60 min after exercise (0.56; 95% CI: -0.29 to 1.41). CONCLUSION The data indicate that melatonin is not an ergogenic hormone. In contrast, melatonin supplementation improves post-exercise recovery, even without altering its secretion.
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- Filipe Rios Drummond
- Laboratório de Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
- Departamento de Educação Física, Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais - Unidade Divinópolis, Divinópolis, MG, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais - Unidade Carangola, Carangola, MG, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.
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Faria VS, Messias LHD, Pejon TMM, Beck WR. Influence of Acute Melatonin Administration on Human Physical Performance: A Systematic Review. Sports Health 2024; 16:70-78. [PMID: 36872593 PMCID: PMC10732111 DOI: 10.1177/19417381231155142] [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: 03/07/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Melatonin is an ancient molecule with a wide range of functions in mammals, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hypothermic effects among others. However, the influence of acute melatonin administration on human physical performance is debatable. OBJECTIVE To summarize available data from controlled trials about the effects of acute melatonin administration on human physical performance, especially with respect to strength, power, speed, and short- and long-term continuous exercise. DATA SOURCES A systematic search of the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane databases up to December 10, 2021, was conducted using specified keywords and Boolean operators ("melatonin" AND "exercise OR circuit-based exercise OR plyometric exercise OR exercise tolerance OR exercise test"). STUDY SELECTION Only controlled studies in the English language and with humans were accepted. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 1. DATA EXTRACTION Participants' characteristics (sex, age, body mass, height and fat percentage), melatonin dose and administration time, and outcomes from the performance trial were extracted. RESULTS A total of 10 studies were identified after the screening process. Overall, melatonin did not change speed or short-term continuous exercise performances. However, in relation to strength and power, the results are debatable since 5 articles showed no difference, while another 2 pointed to a decrease in performance. In terms of performance improvement, only 1 study reported an increase in balance and another in long-term continuous exercise performance in nonathletes, with no advantage found for athletes. CONCLUSION Melatonin did not cause any significant change in strength, speed, power, and short-term continuous exercise performances. In fact, it led to reduced strength and power performances in specific tests. On the other hand, melatonin seems to have improved balance and long-term continuous exercise performance, at least in nonathletes. More investigations are required to corroborate these findings.
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- Vinícius Silva Faria
- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology and Physical Exercise, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Research Group on Technology Applied to Exercise Physiology - GTAFE, Health Sciences Postgraduate Program, São Francisco University, Bragança Paulista, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology and Physical Exercise, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Endocrine Physiology and Physical Exercise, Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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Almendros-Ruiz A, Lopez-Moro A, Conde-Pipò J, Santalla A, Requena B, Mariscal-Arcas M. The Effects of Melatonin Supplementation on Professional Football Player Performance: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:4467. [PMID: 37892543 PMCID: PMC10610359 DOI: 10.3390/nu15204467] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Melatonin is a hormone that has shown anti-inflammatory actions, reduced oxidative stress, and has effects on physical performance, so the aim of this study was to review the effects of melatonin supplementation on the performance of professional soccer players. METHODS Critical and systematic review. Data were obtained by performing searches in the following bibliographic databases: Web of Science, MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Library, and Scopus. The terms used were "Soccer Athlete", "Melatonin", and "Soccer Performance", using "Humans" as a filter. The search update was in May 2023. RESULTS Having applied the inclusion and exclusion criteria, eight articles were selected out of 59 retrieved references. The dose of melatonin administered in the studies ranged between 5 and 8 mg. The outcomes showed a decrease in oxidative stress, muscle damage, and inflammatory markers in the melatonin-treated group. CONCLUSIONS Exogenously administered melatonin seems to attenuate some of the effects derived from physical exercise, such as oxidative stress, inflammation, and muscle damage, in professional football players, and since it has no potential adverse effects, it could be interesting to apply it in this population. However, the direct effects of melatonin supplementation on physical performance have not been demonstrated, so more research is needed on the intervention period and effective dose and with larger participant populations.
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- Antonio Almendros-Ruiz
- Health Science and Nutrition Research (HSNR-CTS1118), Department of Nutrition and Food Science, School of Pharmacy, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (A.A.-R.); (A.L.-M.); (J.C.-P.)
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- Health Science and Nutrition Research (HSNR-CTS1118), Department of Nutrition and Food Science, School of Pharmacy, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (A.A.-R.); (A.L.-M.); (J.C.-P.)
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- Health Science and Nutrition Research (HSNR-CTS1118), Department of Nutrition and Food Science, School of Pharmacy, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (A.A.-R.); (A.L.-M.); (J.C.-P.)
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- FSI Lab, Football Science Institute, 18100 Granada, Spain; (A.S.); (B.R.)
- Research Group Physical Activity, Health and Sport CTS-948, Pablo de Olavide University, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
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- FSI Lab, Football Science Institute, 18100 Granada, Spain; (A.S.); (B.R.)
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- Health Science and Nutrition Research (HSNR-CTS1118), Department of Nutrition and Food Science, School of Pharmacy, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (A.A.-R.); (A.L.-M.); (J.C.-P.)
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), 18014 Granada, Spain
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Farjallah MA, Ghattassi K, Ben Mahmoud L, Graja A, Boudaya M, Elleuch H, Jammoussi K, Sahnoun Z, Souissi N, Chtourou H, Hammouda O. Effect of nocturnal melatonin intake on cellular damage and recovery from repeated sprint performance during an intensive training schedule. Chronobiol Int 2020; 37:686-698. [PMID: 32378422 DOI: 10.1080/07420528.2020.1746797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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An optimal recovery between training sessions is of similar if not greater importance as the training content and program of the training, itself. One of the most used strategies for improving recovery is the ingestion of supplements. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of 5 mg oral melatonin supplementation on the recovery from repeated sprint (RSA) of performance and biochemical responses (i.e. oxidative stress, leukocytosis cellular damage) after an intensive training camp (TC). Twenty soccer players performed an RSA test before and after an intensive six-day TC associated with nocturnal melatonin (n = 10) or placebo (n = 10) ingestion. Resting and post-RSA test blood samples were obtained before and after the TC. Compared to placebo, melatonin intake decreased resting oxidative stress markers (i.e, advanced oxidation protein products), leukocytosis (i.e. white blood cells (WBC), neutrophils (NE)) and biomarkers of cellular damage (i.e. creatine kinase (CK)). It also lowered post-exercise leukocytosis (i.e. WBC, NE, lymphocytes (LY), monocytes (MO)) and biomarkers of cellular damage (i.e. CK, aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT), alanine aminotransferase (ALAT)) and raised the activity of the main antioxidant enzymes (i.e. glutathione peroxidase (GPx), glutathione reductase (GR)). In addition, compared to placebo, melatonin reduced the deterioration of the best and total time during the RSA test after the TC. In conclusion, nocturnal melatonin supplementation during an intensive TC alleviated oxidative stress, leukocytosis and cellular damage and improved recovery of RSA performance in soccer players.
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- Mohamed Amine Farjallah
- High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Manouba University, Ksar-Saïd , Tunis, Tunisia
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- High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Manouba University, Ksar-Saïd , Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax , Sfax, Tunisia
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- High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Manouba University, Ksar-Saïd , Tunis, Tunisia.,Research Laboratory, Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, LR15JS01, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax , Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax , Sfax, Tunisia
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- Hematology Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax , Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax , Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax , Sfax, Tunisia
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- Physical Activity, Sport and Health, UR18JS01, National Observatory of Sport , Tunis, Tunisia
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- Physical Activity, Sport and Health, UR18JS01, National Observatory of Sport , Tunis, Tunisia.,High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax , Sfax, Tunisia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory in Neurosciences, Physiology and Psychology: Physical Activity, Health and Learning (LINP2-APSA), UPL, Paris Nanterre University, UFR STAPS , Nanterre, France.,Research Laboratory, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, LR12ES17, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax , Sfax, Tunisia
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Cheikh M, Makhlouf K, Ghattassi K, Graja A, Ferchichi S, Kallel C, Houda M, Souissi N, Hammouda O. Melatonin ingestion after exhaustive late-evening exercise attenuate muscle damage, oxidative stress, and inflammation during intense short term effort in the following day in teenage athletes. Chronobiol Int 2019; 37:236-247. [DOI: 10.1080/07420528.2019.1692348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Mohamed Cheikh
- High institute of sport and physical education Ksar-Said, Manouba university, Manouba, Tunisia
- High institute of sport and physical education, Sfax university, Sfax, Tunisia
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- High institute of sport and physical education, Sfax university, Sfax, Tunisia
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- High institute of sport and physical education, Sfax university, Sfax, Tunisia
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- High institute of sport and physical education, Sfax university, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Hematology Laboratory, Hospital Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Hematology Laboratory, Hospital Slim Hadhri, Kerkennah, Sfax, Tunisia
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- High institute of sport and physical education Ksar-Said, Manouba university, Manouba, Tunisia
- Research Unit Physical Activity, Sport and Health, UR18JS01, National Observatory of Sport, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory in Neurosciences, Physiology and Psychology: Physical Activity and Health (LINP2-AAPS), UPL, University Paris Nanterre, UFR STAPS, Nanterre, France
- Research Unit, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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Farjallah MA, Hammouda O, Zouch M, Ghattassi K, Graja A, Driss T, Chamari K, Souissi N. Effect of melatonin ingestion on physical performance, metabolic responses, and recovery after an intermittent training session. Physiol Int 2018; 105:358-370. [DOI: 10.1556/2060.105.2018.4.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Objectives
Fatigue is a limiting factor for sport performance. For this reason, optimal recovery after training is just as critical as the training program itself, if not more. Indeed, there is a need for strategies that can facilitate recovery after training, and one such strategy is the ingestion of supplements like melatonin (MEL). This study aimed to evaluate if MEL intake could improve recovery of athletes after an intermittent training session (ITS).
Methods
Fifteen elite female athletes (17.4 ± 0.4 years, 76.4 ± 5.6 kg, 1.76 ± 0.04 m; mean ± standard deviation) participated in two testing campaigns. During each period, they performed a battery of physical and cognitive tests before and after an ITS, as well as after ingesting MEL (6 mg tablet) or placebo in a randomized design. The ITS comprised the modified agility T-test, squat jump, counter movement jump, maximum standing ball-throw velocity test, maximum jump ball-throw velocity test, and 20-m sprint. Oral temperature (OT) and vigilance were evaluated before and after the ITS. Rating of perceived exertion (RPE), blood lactate [La], and glucose [Gl] were recorded after each ITS.
Results
Short-term performance, recovery of physical performance, and OT were not affected by MEL ingestion after the ITS. Moreover, MEL did not affect cognitive performance or RPE scores after the ITS. However, [La] and [Gl] (p < 0.05 for both) were decreased after MEL ingestion.
Conclusion
MEL has no effect on the recovery of physical performance but may affect glucose utilization and lactate metabolism during the team-handball training session.
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Affiliation(s)
- MA Farjallah
- 1 High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Manouba University, Manouba, Tunisia
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- 2 Research Center on Sport and Movement (Centre de Recherches sur le Sport et le Mouvement, CeRSM), UPL, Université Paris Nanterre, UFR STAPS, Nanterre, France
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- 3 Research Unit: Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, UR15JS01, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- 1 High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Manouba University, Manouba, Tunisia
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- 1 High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Manouba University, Manouba, Tunisia
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- 2 Research Center on Sport and Movement (Centre de Recherches sur le Sport et le Mouvement, CeRSM), UPL, Université Paris Nanterre, UFR STAPS, Nanterre, France
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- 4 Athlete Health and Performance Research Center ASPETAR, Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- 5 National Observatory of Sport, Tunis, Tunisia
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Foley HM, Steel AE. Adverse events associated with oral administration of melatonin: A critical systematic review of clinical evidence. Complement Ther Med 2018; 42:65-81. [PMID: 30670284 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
While melatonin was once thought of simply as a sleep-inducing hormone, recent research has resulted in development of a deeper understanding of the complex physiological activity of melatonin in the human body. Along with this understanding has come widespread, increasing use of melatonin supplementation, extending beyond its traditional use as a sleep aid into novel fields of application. This increased use often involves off-label and self-prescription, escalating the importance of safety data. In order to examine the current knowledge relating to safety of the exogenous neurohormone, we conducted a comprehensive, critical systematic review of clinical evidence. We examined controlled studies of oral melatonin supplementation in humans when they presented any statistical analysis of adverse events. Of the fifty articles identified, twenty-six found no statistically significant adverse events, while twenty-four articles reported on at least one statistically significant adverse event. Adverse events were generally minor, short-lived and easily managed, with the most commonly reported adverse events relating to fatigue, mood, or psychomotor and neurocognitive performance. A few studies noted adverse events relating to endocrine (e.g. reproductive parameters, glucose metabolism) and cardiovascular (e.g. blood pressure, heart rate) function, which appear to be influenced by dosage, dose timing and potential interactions with antihypertensive drugs. Oral melatonin supplementation in humans has a generally favourable safety profile with some exceptions. Most adverse effects can likely be easily avoided or managed by dosing in accordance with natural circadian rhythms. Further research is required to explore the potential for melatonin to interact with endogenous hormones and pharmaceuticals.
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- Hope M Foley
- Office of Research, Endeavour College of Natural Health, Brisbane, Australia.
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- Office of Research, Endeavour College of Natural Health, Brisbane, Australia
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Farjallah MA, Hammouda O, Ben Mahmoud L, Graja A, Ghattassi K, Boudaya M, Jammoussi K, Sahnoun Z, Souissi N. Melatonin supplementation ameliorates oxidative stress, antioxidant status and physical performances recovery during a soccer training camp. BIOL RHYTHM RES 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/09291016.2018.1533749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Research Center on Sport and Movement (Centre de Recherches sur le Sport et le Mouvement, CeRSM), UPL, Univ Paris Nanterre, UFR STAPS, Nanterre, France
- Faculty of medicine of Sfax, Research Unit, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine, pharmacology department., Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, CHU Hedi Chaker, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine, pharmacology department., Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia
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- High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia
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Cheikh M, Hammouda O, Gaamouri N, Driss T, Chamari K, Cheikh RB, Dogui M, Souissi N. Melatonin ingestion after exhaustive late-evening exercise improves sleep quality and quantity, and short-term performances in teenage athletes. Chronobiol Int 2018; 35:1281-1293. [PMID: 29846091 DOI: 10.1080/07420528.2018.1474891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/30/2022]
Abstract
The present study aimed to explore the effects of a single 10-mg dose of melatonin (MEL) administration after exhaustive late-evening exercise on sleep quality and quantity, and short-term physical and cognitive performances in healthy teenagers. Ten male adolescent athletes (mean ± SD, age = 15.4 ± 0.3 years, body-mass = 60.68 ± 5.7 kg, height = 167.9 ± 6.9 cm and BMI = 21.21 ± 2.5) performed two test sessions separated by at least one week. During each session, participants completed the Yo-Yo intermittent-recovery-test level-1 (YYIRT-1) at ~20:00 h. Then, sleep polysomnography was recorded from 22:15 min to 07:00 h, after a double blind randomized order administration of a single 10-mg tablet of MEL (MEL-10 mg) or Placebo (PLA). The following morning, Hooper wellness index was administered and the participants performed the Choice Reaction Time (CRT) test, the Zazzo test and some short-term physical exercises (YYIRT-1, vertical and horizontal Jumps (VJ; HJ), Hand grip strength (HG), and five-jump test (5-JT)). Evening total distance covered in the YYIRT-1 did not change during the two conditions (p > 0.05). Total sleep time (Δ = 24.55 mn; p < 0.001), sleep efficiency (Δ = 4.47%; p < 0.001), stage-3 sleep (N3 sleep) (Δ = 1.73%; p < 0.05) and rapid-eye-movement sleep (Δ = 2.15%; p < 0.001) were significantly higher with MEL in comparison with PLA. Moreover, sleep-onset-latency (Δ = -8.45mn; p < 0.001), total time of nocturnal awakenings after sleep-onset (NA) (Δ = -11 mn; p < 0.001), stage-1 sleep (N1 sleep) (Δ = -1.7%; p < 0.001) and stage-2 sleep (N2 sleep) (Δ = -1.9%; p < 0.05) durations were lower with MEL. The Hooper index showed a better subjective sleep quality, a decrease of the subjective perception of fatigue and a reduced level of muscle soreness with MEL. Moreover, MEL improved speed and performance but not inaccuracy during the Zazzo test. CRT was faster with MEL. Morning YYIRT-1 (Δ = 82 m; p < 0.001) and 5-JT (Δ = 0.08 m; p < 0.05) performances were significantly higher with MEL in comparison with PLA. In contrast, HG, VJ and HJ performances did not change during the two conditions (p > 0.05). The administration of a single dose of MEL-10 mg after strenuous late-evening exercise improved sleep quality and quantity, selective attention, subjective assessment of the general wellness state, and some short-term physical performances the following morning in healthy teenagers.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohamed Cheikh
- a High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Manouba University , Manouba , Tunisia
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- b Research Center on Sport and Movement (Centre de Recherches sur le Sport et le Mouvement, CeRSM), UPL, Univ Paris Nanterre, UFR STAPS , Nanterre , France.,c Faculty of medicine of Sfax , Research Unit, Molecular Bases of Human Pathology, UR12ES17 , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Manouba University , Manouba , Tunisia
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- b Research Center on Sport and Movement (Centre de Recherches sur le Sport et le Mouvement, CeRSM), UPL, Univ Paris Nanterre, UFR STAPS , Nanterre , France
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- d Athlete Health and Performance Research Ctr ASPETAR, Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital , Doha , Qatar
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- e Functional Exploration of the Nervous System Service, CHU Sahloul , Sousse , Tunisia.,f Faculty of Medicine , Laboratory of Physiology , Monastir , Tunisia
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- e Functional Exploration of the Nervous System Service, CHU Sahloul , Sousse , Tunisia.,f Faculty of Medicine , Laboratory of Physiology , Monastir , Tunisia
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