Introduction
inflammation, muscle damage, TNF-α
INFLAMMATION, OXIDATIVE STRESS
During high-intensity exercise, the mitochondrial electron transport chain of muscle cells generates vast amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and free radicals [Garlic is comprised of phytochemicals such as flavonoids, sulfur-containing compounds (S-allylcysteine, SAC), allicin (allyl 2-propenethiosulfinate or diallyl thiosulfinate), ajoene, etc. Both animal and human studies suggest that oral garlic supplementation could contribute to reduced whole-body oxidative stress and inflammation [Athletes prefer to consume antioxidants in the form of whole foods or supplements in order to relieve exercise-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and muscle damage. Physiologically, garlic extracts prevent increased inflammation levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and c-reactive protein (CRP) by increasing the release of hydrogen sulfide. This is most likely due to enhanced antioxidant endogenous products [