@article{article_1355109, title={Polyphenols and their effects on sportive performance}, journal={Toros University Journal of Food, Nutrition and Gastronomy}, volume={2}, pages={225–243}, year={2024}, author={Tuşat, Ebrar and Parlak, Eda}, keywords={Polifenol, takviye, antioksidan, egzersiz, sportif performans}, abstract={The use of polyphenol (PP) supplements has been reported to increase whole body antioxidant capacity and modulate endothelial function. Various epidemiological studies and clinical trials have proven that the risk of developing some chronic diseases (coronary heart disease, stroke, type II diabetes and some types of cancer) decreases with the increase in the intake of PPs due to their many biological activities. At the same time, it is seen that the consumption of supplements rich in antioxidant compounds by athletes has been increasing to a great extent in recent years due to their beneficial effects on sportive performance. The results of the studies in the literature are still insufficient to suggest that the use of PP supplements will be in favor or against the recreational, competitive or elite athletes. In this sense, more research and evidence is needed. It is important to screen for oxidative stress status in these athletes first, as athletes with higher oxidative stress levels will clearly need antioxidant supplements more. Since polyphenols have many biological effects; In future exercise studies, instead of focusing only on sportive performance, it will be more appropriate to work in a suitable and specific way to determine the physiological interactions between exercise and the selected PP supplement.}, number={2}, publisher={Toros Üniversitesi}