Title: Clove Flower Extract’s Role in Reducing Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Muscle Damage

Summary: A study conducted on mice has revealed the effectiveness of clove flower extract in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation induced by eccentric exercise, thereby aiding in muscle repair. 

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Background: Athletic performance is often hindered by muscle damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress caused by eccentric exercise. Natural remedies, such as clove flower extract, with its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, are considered promising aids for muscle repair.

Methods: The study was conducted on 35 male mice divided into five groups: a healthy control group, a negative control group, and three test groups. The first test group received clove flower extract 24 hours before exercise, the second immediately after exercise, and the third 24 hours post-exercise. The mice were administered a single dose of clove flower extract (500 mg/kg body weight). Measures of skeletal muscle damage, including NADPH oxidase (NOX) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities, as well as toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) levels, were collected and analyzed.

Results: The findings revealed that the clove flower extract significantly decreased NOX (p=0.049) and IL-8 (p=0.032) levels and increased SOD activity (p=0.001) without significantly affecting TLR4 levels (p=0.532). Additionally, there was a notable reduction in muscle damage (p=0.001).

Interpretation: The study indicates that administering clove flower extract either 24 hours before, immediately after, or 24 hours after eccentric exercise can aid in reducing muscle damage, oxidative stress, and inflammation.

Research Context: The research was conducted by academic researchers who thoroughly examined the effects of clove flower extract on muscle damage in mice. The detailed methodology and robust statistical analysis strengthen the validity of the study results.