The Effects of Weight Loss and Glutamine-Creatine Supplementation on Peripheral White Blood Cells in Elite Athletes

Abstract

Background: Regular exercise in mild to moderate intensity can induce immunologic system, but high intensity exercise suppressed immune function. Weight loss is a medical problem in athletes, especially weight categorized sports. Supplements consumption such as creatine and glutamine can increase the performance of athletes, but the effects of these supplements on immune function are not well defined. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of weight loss and the consumption of glutamine and creatine on peripheral leukocyte and its differentiation in elite wrestlers.