The effects of 4 weeks plyometric training and omega 3 supplementation on serum brain derived neurotrophic factor and C- reactive protein in active men

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of 4 weeks plyometrictraining and omega 3 supplementation on serum brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)and C reactive protein (CRP) concentration in active men. 28 physicaleducation students randomly divided into four groups including control (n=7), omega 3 (n=7),training (n=7), and training+ omega 3 (n=7) groups. The training and training+ omega 3 groupsperformed 4 weeks of selected plyometric training. Also supplementary and combination groupsconsumed 2000 mg omega 3 daily for 4 weeks. Blood samples were taken in fasting state beforeand after training in order to measurement of BDNF and CRP. Moreover, BDNF and CRP weremeasured using ELISA and immunoturbidimetric assay respectively. Data were analyzed usingone-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient and significant level was considered if p<0.05. Four weeks of plyometric training along with omega 3 supplementation increased serumBDNF concentration of active men significantly (P<0.04), but this treatment didn’t change CRPsignificantly (P<0.53). Also BDNF and CRP levels did not show any significant correlation (p<0.05). Plyometric training along with omega 3 supplementation can increase serum level ofBDNF, suggesting that performed training protocol has positive effects on brain health. But BDNFand CRP as inflammatory markers had no significant relationship. So, more studies on the therapeuticand protective effects of BDNF against inflammation are required.