Kencur Supplementation Modulates Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in Response to Muscle Damage Following Eccentric Exercise

Background. Intense or unaccustomed exercise can cause muscle damage and tissue injury, leading to temporary muscle dysfunction and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and free radicals. These factors may result in muscle protein breakdown, impaired nutrient absorption, and hindered recovery....

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Main Authors: Roy Januardi Irawan, Joesoef Roepajadi, Heri Wahyudi, Noortje Anita Kumaat, Abdul Rohim Tualeka, Nanda Rimawati, Adi Wijayanto
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author Roy Januardi Irawan
Joesoef Roepajadi
Heri Wahyudi
Noortje Anita Kumaat
Abdul Rohim Tualeka
Nanda Rimawati
Adi Wijayanto
author_facet Roy Januardi Irawan
Joesoef Roepajadi
Heri Wahyudi
Noortje Anita Kumaat
Abdul Rohim Tualeka
Nanda Rimawati
Adi Wijayanto
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description Background. Intense or unaccustomed exercise can cause muscle damage and tissue injury, leading to temporary muscle dysfunction and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and free radicals. These factors may result in muscle protein breakdown, impaired nutrient absorption, and hindered recovery. Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Kencur supplementation on plasma IL-6 and CRP levels following eccentric exercise. Materials and methods. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a double-blind, placebo-controlled design was conducted with 40 male recreational students from the State University of Surabaya — Universitas Negeri Surabaya (age: 19.65 ± 1.09 years, BMI: 21.10 ± 1.16 kg, body fat percentage: 22.14 % ± 2.14 %). Participants were randomly assigned to either the Kencur group (200 mg/day) or the placebo group (corn starch 100 mg/day) for a period of 14 days. On the experimental day, participants performed 100 countermovement jumps (CMJ). Blood samples were collected immediately after, 24 hours, and 48 hours post-exercise to measure IL-6 and CRP levels. Repeated Measures ANOVA with Bonferroni Post-hoc tests were used to analyze the data. Results. The Kencur group showed a significant reduction in plasma IL-6 and CRP levels post-exercise at all time points (p < 0.05), while the placebo group exhibited no substantial changes (p > 0.05). Conclusions. The findings indicate that Kencur supplementation significantly reduces the inflammatory response by lowering IL-6 and CRP levels following eccentric exercise.
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spelling doaj-art-a59f3d7bffcd4d35be26fdcd378dbd5c2025-08-20T02:49:30ZengOVS LLCPhysical Education Theory and Methodology1993-79891993-79972025-03-0125210.17309/tmfv.2025.2.06Kencur Supplementation Modulates Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in Response to Muscle Damage Following Eccentric ExerciseRoy Januardi Irawan0Joesoef Roepajadi1Heri Wahyudi2Noortje Anita Kumaat3Abdul Rohim Tualeka4Nanda Rimawati5Adi Wijayanto 6Universitas Negeri SurabayaUniversitas Negeri SurabayaUniversitas Negeri SurabayaUniversitas Negeri SurabayaUniversitas AirlanggaUniversitas Negeri SurabayaUniversitas Islam Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung Background. Intense or unaccustomed exercise can cause muscle damage and tissue injury, leading to temporary muscle dysfunction and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and free radicals. These factors may result in muscle protein breakdown, impaired nutrient absorption, and hindered recovery. Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Kencur supplementation on plasma IL-6 and CRP levels following eccentric exercise. Materials and methods. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a double-blind, placebo-controlled design was conducted with 40 male recreational students from the State University of Surabaya — Universitas Negeri Surabaya (age: 19.65 ± 1.09 years, BMI: 21.10 ± 1.16 kg, body fat percentage: 22.14 % ± 2.14 %). Participants were randomly assigned to either the Kencur group (200 mg/day) or the placebo group (corn starch 100 mg/day) for a period of 14 days. On the experimental day, participants performed 100 countermovement jumps (CMJ). Blood samples were collected immediately after, 24 hours, and 48 hours post-exercise to measure IL-6 and CRP levels. Repeated Measures ANOVA with Bonferroni Post-hoc tests were used to analyze the data. Results. The Kencur group showed a significant reduction in plasma IL-6 and CRP levels post-exercise at all time points (p < 0.05), while the placebo group exhibited no substantial changes (p > 0.05). Conclusions. The findings indicate that Kencur supplementation significantly reduces the inflammatory response by lowering IL-6 and CRP levels following eccentric exercise. https://tmfv.com.ua/journal/article/view/3116eccentric exerciseROSinflammationimmune response
spellingShingle Roy Januardi Irawan
Joesoef Roepajadi
Heri Wahyudi
Noortje Anita Kumaat
Abdul Rohim Tualeka
Nanda Rimawati
Adi Wijayanto
Kencur Supplementation Modulates Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in Response to Muscle Damage Following Eccentric Exercise
Physical Education Theory and Methodology
eccentric exercise
ROS
inflammation
immune response
title Kencur Supplementation Modulates Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in Response to Muscle Damage Following Eccentric Exercise
title_full Kencur Supplementation Modulates Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in Response to Muscle Damage Following Eccentric Exercise
title_fullStr Kencur Supplementation Modulates Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in Response to Muscle Damage Following Eccentric Exercise
title_full_unstemmed Kencur Supplementation Modulates Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in Response to Muscle Damage Following Eccentric Exercise
title_short Kencur Supplementation Modulates Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in Response to Muscle Damage Following Eccentric Exercise
title_sort kencur supplementation modulates interleukin 6 il 6 and c reactive protein crp in response to muscle damage following eccentric exercise
topic eccentric exercise
ROS
inflammation
immune response
url https://tmfv.com.ua/journal/article/view/3116
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