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Effect of Tryptophan Supplementation on the Swimming Performance of Swimmers

Yüzücülerde Triptofan Kullanımının Performansa Etkisi

Bahar Saygılı(MARMARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ENSTİTÜSÜ)0000-0003-3571-4233
Asiye Filiz Çamlıgüney(MARMARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-0363-3025
Pages
356–361
Publication Date
2025-12-31
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Conclusion: Regular use of tryptophan supplementation for 8 weeks increased swimming performance and improved sleep quality.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a 1000 mg tryptophan supplement, used in addition to regular swim training for 8 weeks, on the swimming performance of young male swimmers.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: A total of 21 swimmers aged between 16 and 22 years participated in the study.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: Regular use of tryptophan supplementation for 8 weeks increased swimming performance and improved sleep quality.
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⚙️Variables:Ergojenik Destek · Triptofan Suplementi · 1000m Maksimal Yüzme Performans Testi

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Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a 1000 mg tryptophan supplement, used in addition to regular swim training for 8 weeks, on the swimming performance of young male swimmers. Methods: A total of 21 swimmers aged between 16 and 22 years participated in the study. The swimmers were divided into two groups: the tryptophan-supplemented training group (age: 17.36±1.21 years, height: 182.64±7.34 cm, body weight: 73.18±9.68 kg, BMI: 21.88±1.97 kg/m²) and the non-supplemented training group (age: 20.10±1.37 years, height: 182.00±5.79 cm, body weight: 79.80±7.95 kg, BMI: 24.06±1.82 kg/m²). The training group receiving tryptophan supplementation consumed 500 mg of tryptophan twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, for a total daily dose of 1000 mg over an 8-week period. The non-supplemented training group did not receive any nutritional supplements. All athletes completed their routine preparatory training program, consisting of two training sessions per day, 12 sessions per week, with one full rest day each week. Blood samples and 1000-m maximal swimming performance times were collected from both groups twice: once before the beginning of the training period and once at the end of the 8 weeks. Results: A statistically significant difference was found in the 1000-m swimming performance and sleep quality of the swimmers in the training group who used tryptophan supplementation (p<0.05). Conclusion: Regular use of tryptophan supplementation for 8 weeks increased swimming performance and improved sleep quality.

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Amaç: Genç erkek yüzücülerin 8 hafta süresince yüzme antrenmanlarına ek olarak kullandıkları 1000mg’lık triptofan suplementinin yüzme performansına etkisini belirlemektir. Yöntem: Araştırmaya katılan 16-22 yaş aralığındaki 21 yüzücü; triptofan kullanan antrenman grubu (yaş: 17,36±1,21 yıl, boy:182,64±7,34 cm, vücut ağırlığı: 73,18±9,68 kg, VKİ: 21,88±1,97 kg/m2) ve triptofan kullanmayan antrenman grubu (yaş: 20,10±1,37 yıl, boy: 182,00±5,79 cm, vücut ağırlığı: 79,80±7,95 kg, VKİ: 24,06±1,82 kg/m2) olarak ikiye ayrılmıştır. Triptofan suplementi kullanan yüzme grubu 8 hafta süresince günde iki kere sabah ve akşam olmak üzere 500 mg toplamda günlük 1000mg’lık triptofan almıştır. Triptofan suplementi kullanmayan yüzme grubu ise herhangi bir besin takviyesi almamıştır. Sporcular rutin hazırlık dönemi antrenmanlarını günde iki kere, haftada 12 antrenman, haftada bir tam gün dinlenme olmak üzere uygulamıştır. Her iki gruptan antrenmanlar başlamadan önce ve 8 hafta sonunda 2 kere kan ve 1000 m maksimum yüzme performans dereceleri alınmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan triptofan suplementi kullanan antrenman grubu yüzücülerin 1000 m yüzme performansları ve uyku kalitesi artmıştır (p<0,05). Sonuç: Düzenli 8 haftalık triptofan suplementi kullanımı yüzme performansını ve uyku kalitesini artırmıştır.

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Saygılı, B., Çamlıgüney, A. F. (2025). Effect of Tryptophan Supplementation on the Swimming Performance of Swimmers. Uluslararası Spor Egzersiz ve Antrenman Bilimi Dergisi, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 4, 356–361. https://ajindex.com/articles/1571805

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