The Effect of Lycopene Supplement on Oxidative Stress and Total Antioxidant Capacity in Obese Men after Resistance Exercise

The effect of supplementation with lycopene (tomato juice) on the TAC and MDA in obese men after resistance exercise was examined. In this study, 20 obese men (BMI ≥ 30) were randomly assigned to one of two groups: placebo (n = 10) and supplements (n = 10). Group supplements daily for two weeks 2 tablets of 200 mg lycopene and the placebo group the amount received placebo. Then the two groups participating in resistance exercise and venous blood samples at three stages: before supplementation (2 wk before the activity), before, and 24 h after the exercise was collected. The TAC and MDA concentration of biomarker in the supplement group were respectively increased and decreased significantly in the placebo group over time (P≤0.05). Supplementation with spirulina could increase plasma antioxidant capacity and reduce oxidative stress in obese men after resistance exercise.