نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
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1 گروه فیزیولوژی ورزشی، دانشکده علوم ورزشی، دانشگاه اصفهان، اصفهان، ایران
2 گروه فیزیولوژی ورزشی، دانشکده تربیت بدنی و علوم ورزشی، دانشگاه اصفهان، اصفهان، ایران
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Background and Purpose: Professional football involves intermittent, high-intensity physical demands that lead to increased oxidative stress, inflammation, and muscle damage. Antioxidant supplements such as curcumin, vitamins C and E, coenzyme Q10, tart cherry juice, and quercetin have the potential to modulate these responses; The aim of this study was to synthesize existing evidence on the effects of antioxidant supplementation on physical, technical, cognitive performance, and recovery-related outcomes in football players.
Methods: This study was conducted as a synthesis research. Articles published between 2015 and 2025 were retrieved from the ISI Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane Library databases. Inclusion criteria comprised intervention studies investigating antioxidant supplementation in football players (from adolescent to professional levels) and reporting performance-related, biochemical, or recovery outcomes. Data were integrated using a qualitative and thematic synthesis approach.
Results: The synthesized evidence indicated that the investigated supplements—including curcumin (reduction of inflammation and delayed onset muscle soreness), tart cherry juice (improved functional recovery and reduced DOMS), quercetin (enhanced endurance capacity), and vitamins C and E (immune support and reduction of oxidative stress markers)—were predominantly associated with short-term improvements in acute recovery, attenuation of inflammatory markers, and preservation of explosive performance. Proposed mechanisms include inhibition of NF-κB signaling, activation of the Nrf2 pathway, enhancement of endogenous antioxidant capacity, and modulation of metabolic stress.
Conclusion: Current evidence suggests that antioxidant supplements may be effective in facilitating rapid recovery in football players, particularly during congested competition schedules.
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