Effect of nocturnal melatonin intake on cellular damage and recovery from repeated sprint performance during an intensive training schedule.

In conclusion, nocturnal melatonin supplementation during an intensive TC alleviated oxidative stress, leukocytosis and cellular damage and improved recovery of RSA performance in soccer players.
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Source: Chronobiology International - May 6, 2020 Category: Biology Authors: Farjallah MA, Ghattassi K, Ben Mahmoud L, Graja A, Boudaya M, Elleuch H, Jammoussi K, Sahnoun Z, Souissi N, Chtourou H, Hammouda O Tags: Chronobiol Int Source Type: research