[Effects of the consumption of Phlebodium Decumanum on plasma cortisol and testosterone levels in subjects participating in an exercise program].

Background: Phlebodium Decumanum is a type of fern that could have an immune or stress response modulating action.

Aim: To evaluate if the consumption of a preparation obtained from Phlebodium Decumanum, modifies the changes induced by exercise in plasma levels of testosterone and cortisol.

Material And Methods: Fourteen male subjects aged 22 +/- 2 years were randomized to consume Phlebodium Decumanum and 10 subjects, aged 23 +/- 1 years were ascribed to consume a placebo.