The effect of 12 weeks of L-arginine supplementation on Payoran Basiji's test of combat readiness and anaerobic capacity

Document Type : Original Article

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1 PhD in Sports Physiology, Sports Physiology Research Center, Lifestyle Research Institute, Baqiyatullah University of Medical Sciences (AJ)

2 Associate professor of exercise physiology, Exercise Physiology Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Associate Professor of Sports Physiology, Sports Physiology Research Center, Lifestyle Research Institute, Baqiyatullah University of Medical Sciences (AJ)

Abstract

Objective: Maintaining combat readiness for the military is essential to improving the performance and ability to defend the country. L-Arginine supplementation has a positive effect on physical function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 12 weeks of L-arginine supplementation on Army Combat Readiness Test (ACRT) and anaerobic power in the military.
Methods: Twenty male military volunteers participated in the study and were randomly divided into two groups of 10 L-arginine and placebo. Before and 12 weeks after supplementation, subjects performed the ACRT and anaerobic tests. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Significance level was considered p≤0.05.
Results: The results showed that L-arginine significantly decreased the ACRT test time (P = 0.001) and significantly increased anaerobic power (P = 0.027) compared to placebo.
Conclusions: This study concludes that 12 weeks of L-arginine supplementation can increase combat power and increase anaerobic power and thus improve physical performance in the military.

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Sport Science and Battle Ability
Volume 4, Issue 7
January 2025
Pages 63-72

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  • Receive Date: 30 October 2022
  • Accept Date: 30 October 2022

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