The effects of Cumiss supplimentation on the changes of Blood antioxidants and Endurance in Athletes

Journal of Exercise Nutrition & Biochemistry 1999;3(2):75-84.

Abstract

This study was carried out to know the effect of cumiss on plasma glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px), selenium(Se) contents, lipid peroxides levels(TBARS) and endurance of athletes. The subjects were 30 healthy high school student players(Marathoner, Canoe, Taekwondo) in C city, Kangweon province The groups were classified into experimental group and non-supplementation group(control group). Cummiss were supplemeted to experimental group 3 bottles (150㎖/bottle) per one day. As a result of experiment for 1 month, plasma GSH-Px activity were significantly increased in experimental group, on the other hand, lipid peroxide levels were significantly decreased in experimental group than control group on post-test by treadmill. Plasma selenium contents also showed a mild increase but not significantly than control group. Exhaustion time were significantly extended in experimental group on post-test. The present result suggests that cummiss supplementation protects against lipid peroxidative damage and increase tenacity for sportsmen.