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The Effect of an Ice-Cold Water Bath on the Body's Antioxidant System After Exercise in Healthy Men
The study aimed to investigate the effect of a 5-minute head-out ice-cold water bath on the balance between oxidants and antioxidants in response to exercise.
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November 11, 2024
The study involved 24 participants who performed two cycling exercises for 30 minutes and then recovered for 10 minutes at room temperature or in ice-cold water. The levels of certain substances in the blood were measured before and after exercise and recovery. The study found that the ice-cold water bath led to lower levels of a particular substance that indicates oxidative stress, and this suggests that the ice-cold water bath helps reduce post-exercise oxidative stress.
Read the entire article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25866803/
