In this study, the antifatigue and sports performance enhancement effects of safflower extracts were evaluated in mice. Antifatigue effect of mice was judged by determining Blood Lactate Concentration (BLA) after a rolling stick and forced swimming exercise. Sports performance was evaluated by calculation of swimming endurance time and hypoxia tolerance time. BLA in test groups (weather low dose or high dose) was significantly lower than that of control groups (p < 0.05) after forced swimming and rolling stick exercise. The swimming endurance time in the test groups was significantly prolonged (p < 0.05) relative to the control groups. Furthermore, the hypoxia tolerance time in low-dose group was significantly longer (p < 0.05) as compared to the control group. Safflower extracts detectably relieve exercise-induced fatigue; as well as significantly increase the exercise endurance capacity and hypoxia tolerance in mice.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.