the effect of consuming 500 ml low-fat milk on cortisol response and salivary crp after resistance training among young healthy women

Background: during acute severe muscular activities, the levels of inflammatory markers, including cortisol and creactive protein (crp), significantly increase, which can be the underlying factor and the initiator of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. given the complications and high prices of sports supplements consumed to neutralize these undesirable effects following acute severe muscular activities. objectives: the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of consuming 500 ml of lowfat milk on cortisol and salivary crp response after resistance training in young healthy women. methods: in this study, two groups with the age range of 20 25 years and the body mass index (bmi) from 20 24.9 kg/m&0.05). conclusions: based on the findings of this study, it was concluded that lowfat milk consumption was not able to adjust cortisol and crp levels as inflammatory markers following one session of resistance training. although milk consumption had reduced the crp levels after training, this was not reported as a significant decrease. definitely, measurement times in this test were of utmost importance.