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Journal of Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Research
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J u n e 2 8 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 8 | D u b l i n , I r e l a n d
Joint Event on
NEUROSCIENCE AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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International Conference on
International Conference on
SCIENTIFIC VALUES OF BLUEBERRIES
INTAKE ON TAS, INFLAMMATORY
FACTORS AND EXERCISE
PERFORMANCE
Yi Sub Kwak
Dong-Eui University, South Korea
B
lueberries contain polyphenolic compounds (mainly anthocyanins) that
can improve immune responses with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and
anti-neurodegenerative effects. They also can relieve fatigue associated with
exercise. In addition, some studies have suggested that supplementation of
blueberry has effect on oxidative stress, NK (natural killer) cell counts, and
inflammation after 2.5h of running. Blueberry intakes can also facilitate
recovery from eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage using animal
models. Based on previous studies, we hypothesized that blueberry
supplementation might improve exercise performance time and recovery
rate with anti-inflammation and anti-oxidant effects following exhaustive
exercise. Eight young active participants were recruited from the Department
of Physical Education in D university at B city. They were divided into two
periods: non-supplemented period and supplemented period. Vo2 max
and exercise performance time of participants with or without blueberry
supplementation were measured with a portable gas analyzer and ECG,
respectively. Vo2 max and exercise performance time were increased in the
blueberry supplementation period. IL-6 and CRP levels were significantly
lowered in blueberry supplementation period following exercise. Our
results demonstrate that blueberry supplementation can increase exercise
performance and decrease IL-6 and CRP levels caused by increased TAS
level.
Yi Sub Kwak Educational information includes:
BS, 1992, MS, 1994, PhD, 2000, Yonsei Univer-
sity, Korea; Research Fellow, Yonsei University
College of Medicine, 2000-2002. He was ap-
pointed as: Professor, 2003-, he also held a posi-
tion as Head of Institute of Sport Science, 2007
he held a position of Chair, Graduate School and
Department of Physical Education, 2009-, Don-
Eui University; Managing Editor, Journal of Life
Science, Busan, 2007-. Publications: Numerous
articles in professional journals (in the fields of
exercise science, exercise immunology, exer-
cise nutrition, health and science and so on). His
honours includes: Best professor in Dong-Eui
University, 2005-2016; Excellence award, Bei-
jing International Convention of Sports Science,
2006, he also received excellence Award, Yaub-
ian International Convention of Sports Science,
2007. He is a visiting Fellow of Harris Manches-
ter College, University of Oxford, 2008.
ysk2003@deu.ac.krBIOGRAPHY
Yi Sub Kwak, J Neurol Neurorehabil Res 2018, Volume 3