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Parastesh M, Mousavian M, Aria B. The effects of concurrent endurance and resistance training with chicory and common fumitory extract consumption on liver enzyme levels in overweight women. cmja 2025; 15 (1)
URL: http://cmja.arakmu.ac.ir/article-1-1027-en.html
URL: http://cmja.arakmu.ac.ir/article-1-1027-en.html
1- Associate Professor, Department of Sports Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran & Research Institute of Applied Studies of Sports Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran , M-parastesh@araku.ac.ir
2- Master of Science, Department of Sport Physiology and Injury Group, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran
3- Assistant Professor of Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
2- Master of Science, Department of Sport Physiology and Injury Group, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran
3- Assistant Professor of Sports Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
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Introduction: Lifestyle interventions, such as physical activity and proper nutrition, can play a significant role in improving liver function. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of concurrent endurance and resistance training combined with the consumption of chicory and fumitory extracts on serum levels of liver enzymes in overweight women.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study, conducted as a pre-test/post-test with a control group, involved 30 overweight women from Azna city, Iran, who were selected as the available sample, and informed consent was obtained from them. Participants were randomly divided into three equal groups: Group 1: Concurrent endurance and resistance training combined with consumption of chicory and fumitory extracts (eight weeks of training, three sessions per week); Group 2: Consumption of chicory and fumitory extracts alone (125 ml per day); and Group 3: Control group. Serum levels of liver enzymes were measured before and after the training period. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA (P < 0.05).
Results: The consumption of chicory and fumitory extracts alone led to a significant reduction in alanine aminotransferase (15.60 ± 1.77, P < 0.05) and alkaline phosphatase (158.80 ± 17.81, P < 0.05). Similarly, their consumption combined with concurrent endurance and resistance training also resulted in a significant decrease in alanine aminotransferase (16.60 ± 1.95, P < 0.05) and alkaline phosphatase (152.90 ± 27.78, P < 0.05). However, no significant effect was observed on serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the combination of concurrent endurance and resistance training with the consumption of chicory and fumitory extracts significantly reduces serum levels of alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase in overweight women, but does not have a notable effect on aspartate aminotransferase levels. These findings suggest that this combination could be considered a non-pharmacological and effective strategy for improving liver health. However, further studies are recommended to confirm these results and to explore the precise mechanisms of action.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study, conducted as a pre-test/post-test with a control group, involved 30 overweight women from Azna city, Iran, who were selected as the available sample, and informed consent was obtained from them. Participants were randomly divided into three equal groups: Group 1: Concurrent endurance and resistance training combined with consumption of chicory and fumitory extracts (eight weeks of training, three sessions per week); Group 2: Consumption of chicory and fumitory extracts alone (125 ml per day); and Group 3: Control group. Serum levels of liver enzymes were measured before and after the training period. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA (P < 0.05).
Results: The consumption of chicory and fumitory extracts alone led to a significant reduction in alanine aminotransferase (15.60 ± 1.77, P < 0.05) and alkaline phosphatase (158.80 ± 17.81, P < 0.05). Similarly, their consumption combined with concurrent endurance and resistance training also resulted in a significant decrease in alanine aminotransferase (16.60 ± 1.95, P < 0.05) and alkaline phosphatase (152.90 ± 27.78, P < 0.05). However, no significant effect was observed on serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the combination of concurrent endurance and resistance training with the consumption of chicory and fumitory extracts significantly reduces serum levels of alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase in overweight women, but does not have a notable effect on aspartate aminotransferase levels. These findings suggest that this combination could be considered a non-pharmacological and effective strategy for improving liver health. However, further studies are recommended to confirm these results and to explore the precise mechanisms of action.
Keywords: Chicory extract, Fumitory extract, Liver enzymes, Concurrent endurance and resistance training
Type of Study: Research |
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