Effect of the supplementation with chlorella vulgaris algae, HIIT exercises and their combination on serum levels of Total antioxidant capacity, Irisin and segmental muscle mass in young women with overweight or obesity

Abstract

from all participants to determine the levels of biochemical indicators, and muscle mass volume was also evaluated. Exercises three days a week and receiving 900 mg daily supplement for 8 weeks were done by the people present. At the end of the intervention, all the assessments were repeated. Results: After 8 weeks of intervention, the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in the Chlorella vulgaris + HIIT group increased significantly compared to the placebo group (p˂ 0.05). Also, a significant increase in the serum level of irisin was observed in the HIIT+CV group compared to the placebo group (p˂ 0.05), however, CV consumption alone could not have a significant effect on TAC and irisin levels (p˃ 0.05). No significant changes were seen in the segmental values of muscle mass (p˃ 0.05). Conclusion: It seems that the consumption of Chlorella vulgaris supplement along with eight weeks of HIIT can improve the oxidative status and disorders associated with obesity by increasing TAC serum values. In addition, CV supplementation with HIIT exercises is probably effective in improving body composition in overweight and obese women by increasing serum irisin levels. Key words: Obesity, Chlorella vulgaris, high intensity interval training, oxidative stress, irisin