ABSTRACT
The aim of this research was to determine the effect of olive oil on interleukin 6 [IL-6], Tumor necrosis factor a [TNF-a] and cortisol hormone in response to exhaustive exercise in active girls. Twenty four healthy girls aged 21-27 years participated in this study. The subjects were randomly assigned to supplement [n=12] and control [n=12] groups. Supplemented group was fed with olive oil for one week. Blood samples were taken in a week before of exercise test, before exercise, immediately and 1 hour after the end of the exercise. There was a significant increase in the level of cortisol, IL-6 and TNF-alpha in the supplement and control groups in compared with a week before of exercise test and before exercise test [P