assessing the values of blueberries intake on exercise performance, tas, and inflammatory factors

Background: the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of blueberry supplementation on exercise performance time, inflammation markers, energy substrates, insulin, and tas levels during two periods: non-supplemented period and supplemented period. methods: eight young active participants were recruited from the department of physical education at some universities in busan city, republic of korea. the test period was divided into two sections: non-supplemented period and supplemented period. vo2 max and exercise performance time of participants were measured, with or without blueberry supplementation, with a portable gas analyzer and ecg, respectively. results: vo2 max and exercise performance time were increased in the blueberry supplementation period. il-6 and crp levels were significantly lowered in blueberry supplementation period following exercise. conclusion: the blueberry supplementation can potentially increase the exercise performance and decrease the il-6 and crp levels caused by an increased tas level.