The effect of alpha-Tocopherol supplementation on training-induced elevation of S100B protein in sera of basketball players.

Objective: To investigate the effect of alpha-Tocopherol (alpha-T) supplementation on S100B elevated serum levels in basketball players' training.

Design: Blood was obtained from 10 basketball players pre-exercise (group A), post-exercise (group B) and after 30 days on alpha-T (200 mg/24 h orally) supplementation pre- (group C) and post-training (group D). Blood samples were taken for the evaluation of total antioxidant status (TAS), alpha-T and catecholamines in plasma and S100B and muscle enzyme levels in serum.