Effect of ۱۲ Weeks Aerobic Training with Ginger Consumption on IL-۱۸ and CRP in Obese Men

Introduction: The use of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory supplements is important in improving the function of obese people. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ۱۲ weeks aerobic training with ginger consumption on the levels of IL-۱۸ and CRP in obese men. Methods: ۴۰ men (mean ± SD: age ۲۳.۹ ± ۵.۹۰ years old, weight ۸۷.۶۱ ± ۴.۶۹ kg and BMI ۳۲.۶۹ ± ۳.۲۵ kg / m۲) were randomly selected and divided into four groups of ۱۰, including ۱- aerobic training, ۲- training with ginger consumption, ۳-ginger consumption, ۴-control. The first and second groups, had ۱۲ weeks, ۳ sessions per week and ۴۰ minutes each session aerobic training selections with an intensity of ۶۵%MHR; during this period, the second and third groups received one gram of ginger capsule daily and the control group received no intervention. Blood samples were taken before and after the study period. Paired sample t-test and one-way ANOVA were used for data analysis (p≤۰.۰۵).Results: There was a significant difference in IL-۱۸ and CRP before and after exercise in all three experimental groups (p≤۰.۰۵).. Also, the results of the bonferroni post hoc test showed a significant difference in the level of IL-۱۸ and CRP in the Reaserch groups. The highest decrease in these variables was observed in the aerobic training group and training with ginger consumption group (p≤۰.۰۵). Conclusion: Ginger supplementation with aerobic training seems to be a suitable method for reducing IL-۱۸ and CRP and preventing metabolic, cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases in obese men.

Keywords:

Aerobic Training , Ginger , IL-۱۸ , CRP , Obesity