The Effect of Glovit as an Antioxidant Dietary Supplement on Selected Physiological Indicators in Five-a-Side Football Players

Abstract

      This study aimed to identify the effect of consuming certain antioxidants (Glovit Antioxidant،) on some physiological variables in futsal players in Misrata, Libya. These variables included vital capacity, VO2 max, and resting heart rate.

The researcher used an experimental design with two groups (experimental and control). A purposive sample of 12 players was selected and equally divided into the two groups. The experimental group received antioxidant supplements in addition to a training program, while the control group continued training without any dietary intervention.

The results showed an improvement in physiological variables in both groups between the pre- and post-tests, although this improvement was greater in the experimental group. The results also indicated statistically significant differences between the two groups, favoring the experimental group, in all the variables studied. This improvement is attributed to the effective role of antioxidants in reducing oxidative stress resulting from physical activity, which contributes to improving the efficiency of the circulatory and respiratory systems