ABSTRACT
Ayubi, Novadri, 2023. Effect of Curcumin on Nuclear Factor-kappa Betta (NF-κB) Levels, Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α) Levels, Pain Intensity, and Range of Motion (ROM) After High-Intensity Physical Exercise. Promotor: Prof. Dr. Nining Widyah Kusnanik, M.Appl.Sc., Co-Promotor: Dr. Lilik Herawati ., dr., M.Kes .
Keywords: Curcumin; Inflammation, Pain Intensity, ROM, Exercise
This study aims to analyze the effect of curcumin on NF-κB levels, TNF-α levels, pain intensity, and ROM after high-intensity physical exercise.
This experimental study used a pre and post-control group design. The research subjects were selected using a random sampling technique and then the subjects were divided into 2 groups, namely group (K1) with placebo administration and group (K2) with curcumin administration with a dose of 400 mg. As many as 20 healthy men aged between 20-30 years participated in this study. The intervention was carried out 24 hours after high-intensity physical exercise. The data in this study were taken before and after the intervention. Measurement of NF-kB and TNF-α levels using the ELISA method, measuring pain intensity using (VAS), measuring ROM using a goniometer.
The results of this study reported that the group given curcumin after high-intensity physical exercise was able to significantly reduce levels of NF-kB, TNF-α , and pain intensity (*p<0.05) compared to the group given a placebo . In addition, there was an increase in ROM in the curcumin-treated group significantly (*p<0.05) compared to the control group.
It can be concluded that the administration of curcumin at a dose of 400 mg after 24 hours of high-intensity physical exercise can reduce levels of NF-kB, TNF- α , and pain intensity and can increase ROM.