The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training and Royal Jelly Supplementation on Male Reproductive Hormones
Zarife Pancar11Department of Sport Science Faculty, Gaziantep University, Lab of Gaziantep University Performance Laboratory, Gaziantep, Turkey
Objectives: The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training and royal jelly supplementation on male reproductive hormones. Methods: For this purpose, a total of fourty male aged between 20-22 years were included in the study. Before the study, the groups who were addicted to smoking were divided into four groups as the control group (n: 10), royal jelly supplement group (n=10), IMT group (n=10), and royal jelly + IMT group (n=10). Blood samples were taken from all groups for analysis of LH, FSH and Testosterone levels. Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) measurement for the groups to do training was carried out with 40% of their MIP values. Groups supplemented with royal jelly were provided with 1000 mg/day royal jelly supplied in glass vials. The training sessions were carried out at the same time every day for four weeks/five days. Results: As a result of the study, it can be said that royal jelly supplement affects the reproductive hormones of smokers and increases the release of testosterone. Conclusion: It can be said that training for the inspiratory muscles affects the mechanism of male reproductive hormones and can be used for rehabilitation in individuals who smoke. Keywords: Exercise, royal jelly, respiration, reproductive, smoking,
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Pancar Z. The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training and Royal Jelly Supplementation on Male Reproductive Hormones. EJMI. 2020; 4(4): 414-419
Corresponding Author: Zarife Pancar