Iron Supplementation and Eccentric Exercise

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

28 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-12-31

Study Completion Date

2013-12-31

Brief Summary

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Iron supplementation is very common in athletes, probably due to its catalytic role on the oxygen transport and optimal function of oxidative enzymes and proteins during exercise.

Iron is also characterized as a potent pro-oxidant, as it can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) that are involved in critical biological processes, such as gene expression, signal transduction and enzyme activity. In exercise, low levels of RONS are essential for optimal force production, whereas excessive production of RONS can cause contractile dysfunction, resulting in muscle weakness and fatigue. On the other hand, RONS are involved in signaling pathways and up-regulation of the expression of several genes, and therefore, RONS can provoke favorable effects such as training adaptations.

The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of iron supplementation on redox status, muscle damage and muscle performance after an acute bout of a valid muscle damaging eccentric exercise model in adults and children.

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Detailed Description

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Eccentric muscle work is an essential part of human daily activities, such as walking, and in particular, when walking downhill or descending stairs. It is also a component of almost all of the athletic actions. The most notable and well-described effect of eccentric exercise is the muscle damage that peaks one to three days after exercise and is accompanied by several hematological, biochemical and physiological responses. Excessive production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) has been reported as a result of eccentric exercise. The typical approach so far, was to provide antioxidants to minimize oxidative stress, yet the effectiveness of such an approach is still under debate. Earlier studies reported positive effects of antioxidant supplementation on muscle performance, muscle damage and redox status, whereas more recently, well-received studies pointed towards the negative impact of antioxidant supplementation.

Iron is an essential element for the completion of numerous important biological functions, and also for optimal exercise performance. It is a vital component for the formation of oxygen-transport and iron-storage proteins hemoglobin and myoglobin, and for the most favorable function of many oxidative enzymes that affect the intracellular metabolism. Therefore, iron supplementation is commonly used to avoid exercise-induced perturbations of iron homeostasis and maintain the required iron stores that are necessary to address exercise needs or enhance physical performance. Iron is also characterized as a potent pro-oxidant, as it can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) that are involved in critical biological processes, such as gene expression, signal transduction and enzyme activity. Nevertheless, the role of iron on modifying redox responses after eccentric exercise has not yet been examined.

In a double blind, randomized cross over study that will be conducted in two cycles, healthy men and boys will receive either the iron supplement (37mg of elemental iron per day for three weeks before and one week after the eccentric exercise) or the placebo.

Blood samples will be collected: a) in adults prior to, at the end of first supplementation period, 24, 48,72 and 96 hours following an acute bout of eccentric exercise (5 sets x 15 max reps), and b) in children prior to, at the end of first supplementation period and 72 hours following the same exercise protocol. Blood drawings will be repeated at the same time points during the second supplementation cycle.

The aims of the present research are to investigate:

* The effect of an acute bout of eccentric exercise on muscle performance, redox status, and iron status.
* The effect of three weeks of iron supplementation on muscle performance, redox status, and iron status.
* The effect of four weeks of iron supplementation on muscle damage, muscle performance, and redox status after an acute eccentric exercise bout.
* The effect of age on muscle damage, muscle performance and redox status after an acute eccentric exercise bout and iron supplementation.

Conditions

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Muscle Damage Oxidative Stress

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Iron supplement

Oral supplementation

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Iron supplement Resoferon Ferrous Sulfate

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Oral supplementation with one tablet of iron supplement \[Resoferon Ferrous Sulfate 125 (37) mg\]

Control

Oral supplementation

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Interventions

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Iron supplement Resoferon Ferrous Sulfate

Oral supplementation with one tablet of iron supplement \[Resoferon Ferrous Sulfate 125 (37) mg\]

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Physiological body mass index (BMI).
* Physiological health profile.
* Subject provides written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* Professional athlete.
* Consumed any nutritional supplement the last 3 months.
* Performed pure eccentric exercise the last 6 months.
* Non Caucasian.

Minimum Eligible Age

10 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes