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Effects of 14-weeks betaine supplementation on pro-inflammatory cytokines and hematology status in professional youth soccer players during a competition season: a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial

Hadi Nobari1 Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport SciencesUniversity of Isfahan81746-7344IsfahanIranCorrespondence[email protected]

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7951-8977

Jason M. Cholewa2 Department of Exercise Physiology, College of Health 587 SciencesUniversity of Lynchburg24501LynchburgVAUSA

Jorge Pérez-Gómez3 HEME Research Group, Faculty of Sport SciencesUniversity of Extremadura10003CáceresSpain

Alfonso Castillo-Rodríguez4 Department of Physical Education and SportsUniversity of Granada18010GranadaSpain

Article: 42 | Published online: 01 Apr 2022

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