INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of eight weeks resistance training and ginger consumption on malondialdehyde (MDA) and body composition index in type 2 diabetic patients. MATERIAL(S) AND METHOD(S): In this semi-experimental design with double-blind, 44 type 2 diabetic patients (fasting glucose >= 126 mg/dl 30 to 60) (with an average height 169.92 +/- 7.20 cm, weight 82.41 +/- 6.34 kg, age 53.49 +/- 7.01 years and body composition 28.57 +/- 2.07 kg/m2), were selected purposefully and randomly divided into four groups: ginger rhizome, resistance training plus placebo consumption, resistance training plus ginger rhizome and placebo groups. Ginger rhizome capsule (Zintoma, 1 g) was given once a day for 8 weeks. Resistance training carried out using a progressive resistance protocol with 65 to 80 1RM consisted of eight resistance exercises for 8 weeks (three times a week). Before starting the exercise program and after eight weeks, the blood samples were collected from he antecubital vein. The MDA concentration was determined by spectrophotometer method and thiobarbitoric acid and body composition was calculated a caliper device. RESULT(S): The results of the study showed a significant decrease in the MDA concentration in all groups except the placebo group. Body mass index and body fat were significantly different in training groups, but there was no change in ginger rhizome and placebo groups (p >= 0.05). CONCLUSION(S): The long-term use of ginger supplementation and resistance training reduced serum levels of MDA and body composition, so long-term resistance training with zinc supplementation could be an effective factor for the desired changes in the oxidative stress index and body composition of patients type 2 diabetes.

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