ABSTRACT
Background and Objectives: In accordance with the limited studies on the effects of eendurance [ET] and resistance [RT] training with and without the garlic extract [GE] on metabolic syndrome, this study was conducted to identify and compare the effects of eight-weeks ET, RT and GE supplementation on malondialdehyde [MDA] and total antioxidant capacity [TAC] in rats with metabolic syndrome
Materials and Methods: 48 rats with metabolic syndrome [12-weeks, weight range of 310 to 350 g] in a randomized design were allocated into six equal groups: control [n=8], ET [n=8], RT [n=8], ET+GE [n=8], RT+GE [n=8], GE [500mg/kg, n=8]. After familiarization of the rats with metabolic syndrome, 8-weeks [3 sessions a week] in an exercise protocol [ET, RT] with or without GE. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Bonferroni [Sig<0.05]
Results: The results show that ET and RT with GE consumption have significant effect on stress oxidative indices [TAC and MDA]
Conclusion: Endurance and resistance training along with GE consumption can increase the TAC base, reduce unfavorable changes in serum MDA syndrome