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Table 6 Differences (post- vs. pre-training) on oxidative stress markers and strength

From: Effects of creatine supplementation on oxidative stress profile of athletes

Group

Uric Acid (mg/dl)

TBARS (ng/dl)

TAS (mmol/l)

Strength (kg)

GC

2.77 ± 1.70a

55 ± 98

−0.51 ± 0.36b,c

8.30 ± 2,26d,e

GP

2.26 ± 2.38

40 ± 118

−0.11 ± 0.37

5.29 ± 3.77

COT

1.00 ± 1.03

48 ± 130

−0.02 ± 0.50

5.29 ± 2.36

  1. Values are expressed as mean ± SD; GC= creatine supplemented athletes; GP= placebo (malthodextrin) supplemented athletes; COT= non-supplemented control athletes; TBARS= Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances; TAS= Total Antioxidant Status; aP value = 0.0276 vs. COT; bP value = 0.0268 vs. COT; cP value = 0.0253 vs. GP; dP value = 0.0209 vs. COT; eP value = 0.0283 vs. GP.