Publication Date
2015
Journal Title
J Int Soc Sports Nutr
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Prolonged exercise, such as marathon running, has been associated with an increase in respiratory mucosal inflammation. The aim of this pilot study was to examine the effects of Montmorency cherry juice on markers of stress, immunity and inflammation following a Marathon. METHODS: Twenty recreational Marathon runners consumed either cherry juice (CJ) or placebo (PL) before and after a Marathon race. Markers of mucosal immunity secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), immunoglobulin G (IgG), salivary cortisol, inflammation (CRP) and self-reported incidence and severity of upper respiratory tract symptoms (URTS) were measured before and following the race. RESULTS: All variables except secretory IgA and IgG concentrations in saliva showed a significant time effect (P
Volume Number
12
Pages
22
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2015/05/20
Status
Northwell Researcher
Facility
Northwell Health
Primary Department
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Additional Departments
Orthopedic Surgery
PMID
DOI
10.1186/s12970-015-0085-8