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Mohabbat M, Barati AH, Azarkeivan A, Eghbali E, Arazi H. Acute and Chronic Effects of Interval Aerobic Exercise on Hepcidin, Ferritin, and Liver Enzymes in Adolescents With Beta-Thalassemia Major. Pediatr Exerc Sci 2024:1-9. [PMID: 39265980 DOI: 10.1123/pes.2023-0197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the acute and chronic effects of interval aerobic exercise on hepcidin, ferritin, and liver enzymes in adolescents with beta-thalassemia major. METHODS Twenty-six beta-thalassemia major adolescents referred to the Thalassemia Clinic and Research Center were selected as study participants and randomly divided into control (n = 13) and training (n = 13) groups. Participants performed 3 sessions per week for 45 minutes in each session for 8 weeks of aerobic interval exercise with an intensity of 50% to 65% of the heart rate reserve. Blood samples were taken before, immediately after the exercise session, and 48 hours after the last training session, and liver enzymes aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), ferritin, and hepcidin were evaluated. RESULTS The results showed a decrease in aspartate aminotransferase, ALT, ALP, ferritin, and hepcidin levels due to 8 weeks of aerobic interval training (P = .14, P = .97, P = .03, P < .001, P < .001; respectively). Intergroup changes in all variables except ALT and hepcidin were significant (P < .05). Besides, acute aerobic exercise increased levels of aspartate aminotransferase, ALT, ferritin, and hepcidin (P = .04, P = .52, P < .001, P < .001; respectively), whereas ALP levels decreased (P < .001). In addition, changes in ALP and hepcidin levels were significant between the 2 groups (P = .05, P < .001; respectively). CONCLUSION Based on the study's results, it can be concluded that 8 weeks of aerobic interval training can decrease ferritin and hepcidin levels, but acute aerobic exercise increases them.
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- Majid Mohabbat
- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht,Iran
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- Department of Health and Exercise Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran,Iran
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- Blood Transfusion Research Center, High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran,Iran
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht,Iran
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht,Iran
- Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad,Iran
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Stankiewicz B, Mieszkowski J, Kochanowicz A, Brzezińska P, Niespodziński B, Kowalik T, Waldziński T, Kowalski K, Borkowska A, Reczkowicz J, Daniłowicz-Szymanowicz L, Antosiewicz J. Effect of Single High-Dose Vitamin D 3 Supplementation on Post-Ultra Mountain Running Heart Damage and Iron Metabolism Changes: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2024; 16:2479. [PMID: 39125358 PMCID: PMC11313756 DOI: 10.3390/nu16152479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Exercise-induced inflammation can influence iron metabolism. Conversely, the effects of vitamin D3, which possesses anti-inflammatory properties, on ultramarathon-induced heart damage and changes in iron metabolism have not been investigated. Thirty-five healthy long-distance semi-amateur runners were divided into two groups: one group received 150,000 IU of vitamin D3 24 h prior to a race (n = 16), while the other group received a placebo (n = 19). Serum iron, hepcidin (HPC), ferritin (FER), erythroferrone (ERFE), erythropoietin (EPO), neopterin (NPT), and cardiac troponin T (cTnT) levels were assessed. A considerable effect of ultramarathon running on all examined biochemical markers was observed, with a significant rise in serum levels of ERFE, EPO, HPC, NPT, and cTnT detected immediately post-race, irrespective of the group factor. Vitamin D3 supplementation showed a notable interaction with the UM, specifically in EPO and cTnT, with no other additional changes in the other analysed markers. In addition to the correlation between baseline FER and post-run ERFE, HPC was modified by vitamin D. The ultramarathon significantly influenced the EPO/ERFE/HPC axis; however, a single substantial dose of vitamin D3 had an effect only on EPO, which was associated with the lower heart damage marker cTnT after the run.
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- Błażej Stankiewicz
- Department of Theory and Methodology of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Health Sciences and Physical Education, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (B.S.); (T.K.)
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- Department of Gymnastics and Dance, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdańsk, Poland; (A.K.); (P.B.)
- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, 16-252 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Gymnastics and Dance, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdańsk, Poland; (A.K.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Gymnastics and Dance, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdańsk, Poland; (A.K.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Biological Foundations of Physical Education, Faculty of Health Sciences and Physical Education, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland;
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- Department of Theory and Methodology of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Health Sciences and Physical Education, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland; (B.S.); (T.K.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Lomza, 18-400 Łomża, Poland;
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland; (K.K.); (A.B.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland; (K.K.); (A.B.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland; (K.K.); (A.B.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland; (K.K.); (A.B.); (J.R.)
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Kochanowicz A, Waldziński T, Niespodziński B, Brzezińska P, Kochanowicz M, Antosiewicz J, Mieszkowski J. Acute inflammatory response following lower-and upper-body Wingate anaerobic test in elite gymnasts in relation to iron status. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1383141. [PMID: 39077758 PMCID: PMC11284944 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1383141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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Introduction: Artistic gymnastics is one of the most demanding sports disciplines, with the athletes demonstrating extremely high levels of explosive power and strength. Currently, knowledge of the effect of gymnastic training adaptation on exercise-induced inflammatory response is limited. The study aimed to evaluate inflammatory response following lower- and upper-body high-intensity exercise in relation to the iron status in gymnasts and non-athletes. Methods: Fourteen elite male artistic gymnasts (EAG, 20.6 ± 3.3 years old) and 14 physically active men (PAM, 19.9 ± 1.0 years old) participated in the study. Venous blood samples were taken before and 5 min and 60 min after two variants of Wingate anaerobic test (WAnT), upper-body and lower-body WAnT. Basal iron metabolism (serum iron and ferritin) and acute responses of selected inflammatory response markers [interleukin (IL) 6, IL-10, and tumour necrosis factor α] were analysed. Results: EAG performed significantly better during upper-body WAnT than PAM regarding relative mean and peak power. The increase in IL-6 levels after upper-body WAnT was higher in EAG than in PAM; the opposite was observed after lower-body WAnT. IL-10 levels were higher in EAG than in PAM, and tumour necrosis factor α levels were higher in PAM than those in EAG only after lower-body WAnT. The changes in IL-10 correlated with baseline serum iron and ferritin in PAM. Discussion: Overall, gymnastic training is associated with the attenuation of iron-dependent post-exercise anti-inflammatory cytokine secretion.
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- Andrzej Kochanowicz
- Department of Gymnastics, Dance and Musical and Movement Exercises, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Physical Education, Kazimierz Wielki University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Gymnastics, Dance and Musical and Movement Exercises, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Gymnastics, Dance and Musical and Movement Exercises, Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdańsk, Poland
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Wang Y, Lu Y, Fang Z, Yan H, Li J, Ye Z, Yu Y, Shan W. Brisk walking improves motor function and lower limb muscle strength in Chinese women aged 80 years and older. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7933. [PMID: 38575643 PMCID: PMC10995214 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55925-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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This study investigates the effects of a 12-week brisk walking exercise regimen on motor function improvements in elderly women. Twenty-six elderly women, aged 84.2 ± 3.2 years, participated in a 12-week brisk walking exercise program. Fitness assessments and blood biomarker analyses (including CHO, HDLC, LDLC, TC) were conducted pre- and post-intervention. Additionally, targeted metabolomics was employed to measure short-chain fatty acids, amino acids, and vitamin metabolites. The intervention led to significant enhancements in participants' flexibility (p < 0.05), lower limb muscle strength (p < 0.01), and cardiorespiratory endurance (p < 0.01), while muscle mass showed no significant changes. Fifteen significant differential metabolites were identified (VIP > 1.0, FC > 1.2 or < 0.8, and p < 0.05), with arginine, ornithine, aspartic acid, glutamine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, and pantothenic acid playing key roles across seven metabolic pathways. A 12-week brisk walking exercise program significantly enhanced flexibility, lower limb muscle strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance among elderly women. These improvements did not extend to muscle mass or upper limb muscle strength. The observed enhancement in exercise capacity may be attributed to improved regulation of neurotransmitters.
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- Yang Wang
- The School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- The School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China.
- Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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- The School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- The School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- The School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- The School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
- The School of Sports Coaching, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Laboratory of Sports Stress and Adaptation of General Administration of Sport, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China.
- China Institute of Sport and Health Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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Kortas JA, Reczkowicz J, Juhas U, Ziemann E, Świątczak A, Prusik K, Olszewski S, Soltani N, Rodziewicz-Flis E, Flis D, Żychowska M, Gałęzowska G, Antosiewicz J. Iron status determined changes in health measures induced by nordic walking with time-restricted eating in older adults- a randomised trial. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:300. [PMID: 38553690 PMCID: PMC10979559 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04876-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS This study evaluated whether stored iron determines the adaptive response induced by Nordic walking (NW) training combined with 10 hours' time-restricted eating (TRE) in older adults. TRIAL DESIGN AND METHODS Twenty-four participants underwent 12-week NW training supported by 10 h of TRE. The group was divided due to baseline ferritin concentration low < 75 ng/ml (LF) and high level ≥ 75 ng/ml (HF). Body composition, physical fitness and blood collection were assessed at baseline and post-intervention. RESULTS NW + TRE induced a statistically significant decrease in ferritin levels in all participants (p = 0.01). Additionally, statistically significant intergroup differences in the LF vs. HF in the reduction of serum ferritin levels (p = 0.04) were observed. The procedure NW + TRE diminished HbA1c levels (p < 0.01) and glucose in all participants (p = 0.05). The range of HbA1c drop was more pronounced among those participants who experienced a greater decrease in the stored iron (p = 0.04, [Formula: see text]=0.17, F=4.59). Greater changes in body weight and percent of body fat were recorded in the HF group (for both p<0.01). CONCLUSION Body iron stores determine the effects of a 12-week NW + TRE intervention on serum ferritin. The changes in HbA1c are more pronounced in subjects with a higher decrease in serum ferritin. TRIAL REGISTRATION All experimental protocols were approved by the Bioethical Committee of the Regional Medical Society in Gdansk, Poland (NKBBN/330/2021) according to the Declaration of Helsinki. We confirm that all methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. The trial was registered as a clinical trial (NCT05229835, date of first registration: 14/01/2022, direct link: https://classic. CLINICALTRIALS gov/ct2/show/NCT05229835 ). Informed consent was obtained from all subjects.
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- Jakub Antoni Kortas
- Department of Health and Natural Sciences, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Athletics, Strength and Conditioning, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdansk, 80-308, Gdansk, Poland
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- Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, Department of Health Promotion, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Pathophysiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Sport, Faculty of Physical Education, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, 85-064, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211, Gdansk, Poland.
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Halon-Golabek M, Flis DJ, Zischka H, Akdogan B, Wieckowski MR, Antosiewicz J, Ziolkowski W. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis associated disturbance of iron metabolism is blunted by swim training-role of AKT signaling pathway. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:167014. [PMID: 38171451 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2023.167014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Swim training has increased the life span of the transgenic animal model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Conversely, the progress of the disease is associated with the impairment of iron metabolism and insulin signaling. We used transgenic hmSOD1 G93A (ALS model) and non-transgenic mice in the present study. The study was performed on the muscles taken from trained (ONSET and TERMINAL) and untrained animals at three stages of the disease: BEFORE, ONSET, and TERMINAL. In order to study the molecular mechanism of changes in iron metabolism, we used SH-SY5Y and C2C12 cell lines expression vector pcDNA3.1 and transiently transfected with specific siRNAs. The progress of ALS resulted in decreased P-Akt/Akt ratio, which is associated with increased proteins responsible for iron storage ferritin L, ferritin H, PCBP1, and skeletal muscle iron at ONSET. Conversely, proteins responsible for iron export- TAU significantly decrease. The training partially reverses changes in proteins responsible for iron metabolism. AKT silencing in the SH-SY5Y cell line decreased PCBP2 and ferroportin and increased ferritin L, H, PCBP1, TAU, transferrin receptor 1, and APP. Moreover, silencing APP led to an increase in ferritin L and H. Our data suggest that swim training in the mice ALS model is associated with significant changes in iron metabolism related to AKT activity. Down-regulation of AKT mainly upregulates proteins involved in iron import and storage but decreases proteins involved in iron export.
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- Małgorzata Halon-Golabek
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Pathophysiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Institute of Molecular Toxicology and Pharmacology, Helmholtz Center Munich, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany; Institute of Toxicology and Environmental Hygiene, Technical University Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Toxicology and Pharmacology, Helmholtz Center Munich, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Laboratory of Mitochondrial Biology and Metabolism, Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.
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Czerwińska-Ledwig O, Jurczyszyn A, Piotrowska A, Pilch W, Antosiewicz J, Żychowska M. The Effect of a Six-Week Nordic Walking Training Cycle on Oxidative Damage of Macromolecules and Iron Metabolism in Older Patients with Multiple Myeloma in Remission-Randomized Clinical Trial. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15358. [PMID: 37895038 PMCID: PMC10607094 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable hematologic malignancy originating from clonal plasma cell proliferation within the bone marrow, predominantly affecting older individuals. While anemia serves as a diagnostic criterion for MM, it often ameliorates upon achieving disease remission. Iron metabolism parameters have emerged as potential prognostic indicators in MM. Notably, physical exercise has been established to influence iron metabolism. This study aimed to assess alterations in serum iron, ferritin, and transferrin concentrations, as well as leukocyte gene expression, in MM patients undergoing a six-week cycle of Nordic walking training. Thirty patients divided into an exercise group (NW, n = 15, mean age 63.1 ± 8.4 years) and a control group (CG, n = 15, mean age: 63.5 ± 3.6 years) completed the study protocol. Blood samples were collected at baseline, after three and six weeks of training, and after nine weeks. Serum ferritin, transferrin, and iron concentrations were measured, along with the leukocyte expression of genes. Additionally, serum oxidative damage marker levels were determined. Following the Nordic walking training cycle, a declining trend in serum ferritin concentrations was observed. Intracellular mRNA levels of genes associated with iron metabolism were positively influenced by the training regimen, indicating the potential impact of this physical activity on gene expression and ferritin concentrations. Although positive trends were noted, extended training periods might be requisite for significant changes. To conclude, moderate-intensity exercise induces favorable shifts in the analyzed parameters among MM patients, potentially influencing disease progression. Consequently, Nordic walking training is a safe recommendation for MM patients, though sustained training beyond six weeks could be necessary for notable effects on iron metabolism factors.
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- Olga Czerwińska-Ledwig
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Institute of Basics Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Kraków, Poland; (O.C.-L.); (A.P.); (W.P.)
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- Plasma Cell Dyscrasia Center, Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Krakow, Poland;
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Institute of Basics Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Kraków, Poland; (O.C.-L.); (A.P.); (W.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Institute of Basics Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Physical Education, 31-571 Kraków, Poland; (O.C.-L.); (A.P.); (W.P.)
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Exercise Physiology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Biological Foundations of Physical Culture, Faculty of Health Science and Physical Culture, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-091 Bydgoszcz, Poland;
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Effect of Supplementation with Black Chokeberry ( Aronia melanocarpa) Extract on Inflammatory Status and Selected Markers of Iron Metabolism in Young Football Players: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15040975. [PMID: 36839333 PMCID: PMC9965193 DOI: 10.3390/nu15040975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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The use of herbal medicinal products and supplements in amateur and professional sports has increased in the last decades. This is because most of these products and supplements contain bioactive compounds with a variety of biological properties that exert a physiological effect on the human body. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of dietary supplementation with lyophilized black chokeberry extract on the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, hepcidin, and selected markers of iron metabolism in a group of young football players. This double-blind study included 22 male football players (mean = 19.96 ± 0.56), divided into two groups: supplemented and placebo. Before and after a 90-day period of training combined with supplementation (6 g of lyophilized black chokeberry extract), participants performed maximal multistage 20-m shuttle run tests at the beginning and at the end of the supplementation period, with blood sampled for analysis at different times before and after exercise. The levels of IL-6, IL-10, ferritin, myoglobin, hepcidin, 8-OHdG, albumin, and TAC were analyzed. The analysis of variance revealed a significant effect of 90-day supplementation with the lyophilized extract on changes in the IL-6 and IL-10 levels, and TAC induced by maximal aerobic effort. In conclusion, supplementation with lyophilized black chokeberry extract improves the performance and antioxidant status of serum in humans and induces protective changes in inflammatory markers.
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Alves FM, Ayton S, Bush AI, Lynch GS, Koopman R. Age-Related Changes in Skeletal Muscle Iron Homeostasis. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2023; 78:16-24. [PMID: 35869751 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glac139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Sarcopenia is an age-related condition of slow, progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, which contributes to frailty, increased risk of hospitalization and mortality, and increased health care costs. The incidence of sarcopenia is predicted to increase to >200 million affected older adults worldwide over the next 40 years, highlighting the urgency for understanding biological mechanisms and developing effective interventions. An understanding of the mechanisms underlying sarcopenia remains incomplete. Iron in the muscle is important for various metabolic functions, including oxygen supply and electron transfer during energy production, yet these same chemical properties of iron may be deleterious to the muscle when either in excess or when biochemically unshackled (eg, in ferroptosis), it can promote oxidative stress and induce inflammation. This review outlines the mechanisms leading to iron overload in muscle with aging and evaluates the evidence for the iron overload hypothesis of sarcopenia. Based on current evidence, studies are needed to (a) determine the mechanisms leading to iron overload in skeletal muscle during aging; and (b) investigate whether skeletal muscles are functionally deficient in iron during aging leading to impairments in oxidative metabolism.
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- Francesca M Alves
- Centre for Muscle Research, Department of Anatomy and Physiology, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Melbourne Dementia Research Centre, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Melbourne Dementia Research Centre, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Muscle Research, Department of Anatomy and Physiology, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Muscle Research, Department of Anatomy and Physiology, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Rodziewicz-Flis EA, Kawa M, Flis DJ, Szaro-Truchan M, Skrobot WR, Kaczor JJ. 12 Weeks of Physical Exercise Attenuates Oxidative Stress, Improves Functional Tests Performance, and Reduces Fall Risk in Elderly Women Independently on Serum 25(OH)D Concentration. Front Physiol 2022; 13:809363. [PMID: 35514345 PMCID: PMC9065282 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.809363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The study aimed to evaluate if the 25(OH)D concentration is related to physical training responses. Moreover, to determine the association between serum 25(OH)D concentration and older women's physical performance, oxidative stress markers, inflammation, and bone metabolism. 37 older women (age 72.9 ± 5.2 years) were assigned into two groups: supplemented (SG) and non-supplemented (NSG). Then, the participants from SG and NSG were randomly assigned into exercised and non-exercised groups: exercise sufficient vitamin D group (ESD; n = 10), exercise insufficient vitamin D group (EID; n = 9), control sufficient vitamin D group (CSD; n = 9), and control insufficient vitamin D group (CID; n = 9). To assess the study aims time up and go test (TUG), 6 min walk test (6MWT), fall risk test (FRT), blood osteocalcin (OC), parathormone (PTH), calcium (Ca2+), sulfhydryl groups (SH), malondialdehyde (MDA), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were performed. The results showed that a higher 25(OH)D concentration was in line with better physical performance and bone metabolism as well as lower inflammation. After 12 weeks of training we noted an improvement in 6MWT (from 374.0 ± 17.3 to 415.0 ± 18.8; p = 0.001 and from 364.8 ± 32.8 to 419.4 ± 32.3; p = 0.001 for EID and ESD, respectively), TUG (from 7.9 ± 0.5 to 6.8 ± 0.8; p = 0.001 and from 7.3 ± 1.5 to 6.4 ± 0.9; p = 0.002, for EID and ESD, respectively), reduction of fall risk (from 2.8 ± 0.8 to 1.9 ± 0.4; p = 0.003 and from 2.1 ± 1.1 to 1.6 ± 0.5; p = 0.047, for EID and ESD, respectively) and increase in SH groups (from 0.53 ± 0.06 to 0.58 ± 0.08; p = 0.012 and from 0.54 ± 0.03 to 0.59 ± 0.04; p = 0.005, for EID and ESD, respectively), regardless of the baseline 25(OH)D concentration. A decrease in PTH and OC concentration was observed only in EID group (from 57.7 ± 15.7 to 49.4 ± 12.6; p = 0.013 for PTH and from 27.9 ± 17.2 to 18.0 ± 6.2; p = 0.004 for OC). To conclude, vitamin D concentration among older women is associated with physical performance, fall risk, inflammation, and bone metabolism markers. Moreover, 12 weeks of training improved physical performance and antioxidant protection, regardless of baseline vitamin D concentration.
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- Department of Basic Physiotherapy, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Pathophysiology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Basic Physiotherapy, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Physiotherapy, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Animal and Human Physiology, University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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Alfaro-Magallanes VM, Benito PJ, Rael B, Barba-Moreno L, Romero-Parra N, Cupeiro R, Swinkels DW, Laarakkers CM, Peinado AB. Menopause Delays the Typical Recovery of Pre-Exercise Hepcidin Levels after High-Intensity Interval Running Exercise in Endurance-Trained Women. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12123866. [PMID: 33348847 PMCID: PMC7766833 DOI: 10.3390/nu12123866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Menopause commonly presents the gradual accumulation of iron in the body over the years, which is a risk factor for diseases such as cancer, osteoporosis, or cardiovascular diseases. Running exercise is known to acutely increase hepcidin levels, which reduces iron absorption and recycling. As this fact has not been studied in postmenopausal women, this study investigated the hepcidin response to running exercise in this population. Thirteen endurance-trained postmenopausal women (age: 51.5 ± 3.89 years; height: 161.8 ± 4.9 cm; body mass: 55.9 ± 3.6 kg; body fat: 24.7 ± 4.2%; peak oxygen consumption: 42.4 ± 4.0 mL·min-1·kg-1) performed a high-intensity interval running protocol, which consisted of 8 × 3 min bouts at 85% of the maximal aerobic speed with 90-second recovery. Blood samples were collected pre-exercise, 0, 3, and 24 hours post-exercise. As expected, hepcidin exhibited higher values at 3 hours post-exercise (3.69 ± 3.38 nmol/L), but also at 24 hours post-exercise (3.25 ± 3.61 nmol/L), in comparison with pre-exercise (1.77 ± 1.74 nmol/L; p = 0.023 and p = 0.020, respectively) and 0 hour post-exercise (2.05 ± 2.00 nmol/L; p = 0.021 and p = 0.032, respectively) concentrations. These differences were preceded by a significant increment of interleukin-6 at 0 hour post-exercise (3.41 ± 1.60 pg/mL) compared to pre-exercise (1.65 ± 0.48 pg/m, p = 0.003), 3 hours (1.50 ± 0.00 pg/mL, p = 0.002) and 24 hours post-exercise (1.52 ± 0.07 pg/mL, p = 0.001). Hepcidin peaked at 3 hours post-exercise as the literature described for premenopausal women but does not seem to be fully recovered to pre-exercise levels within 24 hours post-exercise, as it would be expected. This suggests a slower recovery of basal hepcidin levels in postmenopausal women, suggesting interesting applications in order to modify iron homeostasis as appropriate, such as the prevention of iron accumulation or proper timing of iron supplementation.
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- Víctor M. Alfaro-Magallanes
- LFE Research Group, Department of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (V.M.A.-M.); (B.R.); (L.B.-M.); (N.R.-P.); (R.C.); (A.B.P.)
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- LFE Research Group, Department of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (V.M.A.-M.); (B.R.); (L.B.-M.); (N.R.-P.); (R.C.); (A.B.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-910-677-866
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- LFE Research Group, Department of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (V.M.A.-M.); (B.R.); (L.B.-M.); (N.R.-P.); (R.C.); (A.B.P.)
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- LFE Research Group, Department of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (V.M.A.-M.); (B.R.); (L.B.-M.); (N.R.-P.); (R.C.); (A.B.P.)
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- LFE Research Group, Department of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (V.M.A.-M.); (B.R.); (L.B.-M.); (N.R.-P.); (R.C.); (A.B.P.)
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- LFE Research Group, Department of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (V.M.A.-M.); (B.R.); (L.B.-M.); (N.R.-P.); (R.C.); (A.B.P.)
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- Translational Metabolic Laboratory (TML 830), Medical Center, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Radboud University, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands; (D.W.S.); (C.M.L.)
- Hepcidinanalysis.com, Geert Grooteplein 10 (830), 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Translational Metabolic Laboratory (TML 830), Medical Center, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Radboud University, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands; (D.W.S.); (C.M.L.)
- Hepcidinanalysis.com, Geert Grooteplein 10 (830), 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- LFE Research Group, Department of Health and Human Performance, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (INEF), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28040 Madrid, Spain; (V.M.A.-M.); (B.R.); (L.B.-M.); (N.R.-P.); (R.C.); (A.B.P.)
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Żychowska M, Grzybkowska A, Wiech M, Urbański R, Pilch W, Piotrowska A, Czerwińska-Ledwig O, Antosiewicz J. Exercise Training and Vitamin C Supplementation Affects Ferritin mRNA in Leukocytes without Affecting Prooxidative/Antioxidative Balance in Elderly Women. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21186469. [PMID: 32899447 PMCID: PMC7554744 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21186469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Physical training and antioxidant supplementation may influence iron metabolism through reduced oxidative stress and subsequent lowering of mRNA levels of genes that are easily induced by this stress, including those responsible for iron homeostasis. Fifteen elderly women participated in our 12-week experiment, involving six weeks of training without supplementation and six weeks of training supported by oral supplementation of 1000 mg of vitamin C daily. The participants were divided into two groups (n = 7 in group 1 and n = 8 in group 2). In group 1, we applied vitamin C supplementation in the first six weeks of training, while in group 2 during the remaining six weeks of training. In both phases, the health-related training occurred three times per week. Training accompanied by vitamin C supplementation did not affect prooxidative/antioxidative balance but significantly decreased ferritin heavy chain (FTH) and ferritin light chain (FTL) mRNA in leukocytes (for FTH mRNA from 2^64.24 to 2^11.06, p = 0.03 in group 1 and from 2^60.54 to 2^16.03, p = 0.01 in group 2, for FTL mRNA from 2^20.22 to 2^4.53, p = 0.01 in group 2). We concluded that vitamin C supplementation might have caused a decrease in gene expression of two important antioxidative genes (FTH, FTL) and had no effect on plasma prooxidative/antioxidative balance.
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- Małgorzata Żychowska
- Department of Sport, Faculty of Physical Education, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland;
- Correspondence: (M.Ż.); (J.A.); Tel.: +48-881-555-337 (M.Ż. & J.A.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Physical Education, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland;
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- Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland;
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- Department of Biomechanics and Sports Engineering, Faculty of Physical Education, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland;
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- Department of Cosmetology, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland; (W.P.); (A.P.); (O.C.-L.)
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- Department of Cosmetology, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland; (W.P.); (A.P.); (O.C.-L.)
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- Department of Cosmetology, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Physical Education in Krakow, 31-571 Krakow, Poland; (W.P.); (A.P.); (O.C.-L.)
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Health, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, Poland
- Correspondence: (M.Ż.); (J.A.); Tel.: +48-881-555-337 (M.Ż. & J.A.)
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Kortas J, Ziemann E, Antosiewicz J. Effect of HFE Gene Mutation on Changes in Iron Metabolism Induced by Nordic Walking in Elderly Women. Clin Interv Aging 2020; 15:663-671. [PMID: 32494128 PMCID: PMC7231752 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s252661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Excess iron accumulation in human tissue is associated with the diet, lack of exercise, or genetic factors. Iron accumulation increases the risk of acute myocardial infarction, diabetes, and cancer. On the other hand, exercise reduces the risk of several morbidities and influences iron metabolism. Here, we evaluated changes in iron metabolism induced by exercise in elderly women bearing the H63A HFE mutation. Purpose To identify a factor that modulates the effect of exercise on iron metabolism. We investigated whether regular exercise induces similar changes in iron metabolism, mainly manifested by lowered body iron stores, in individuals bearing the wild-type (WT) and mutated HFE gene. Subjects and Methods Seventy-six women (average age 69.2±5.6 years old) were enrolled in the study. Thirty-nine women participated in 12 weeks of Nordic walking (NW) training; the remaining participants were assigned to the control group. Based on the H63A HFE mutation status, the NW group was divided into women bearing the mutation (HET, n=12) and women with the WT gene (WT, n=27). Results The training resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the serum iron (p=0.03) and ferritin levels (p=0.001); hepcidin levels remained unchanged. No differences in these parameters were noted between the HET and WT groups. Conclusion These observations suggest that a reduction in body iron stores might constitute an important aspect of the health-promoting effect of exercise, regardless of the genetic background.
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- Jakub Kortas
- Department of Sport, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Athletics, Strength and Conditioning, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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Iron Status in Elderly Women Impacts Myostatin, Adiponectin and Osteocalcin Levels Induced by Nordic Walking Training. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12041129. [PMID: 32316589 PMCID: PMC7231223 DOI: 10.3390/nu12041129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Impaired iron metabolism is associated with increased risk of many morbidities. Exercise was shown to have a beneficial role; however, the mechanism is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between exerkines and iron metabolism in elderly women before and after 12 weeks of Nordic Walking (NW) training. Exerkines like myostatin, adiponectin, and osteocalcin have been shown to have several positive effects on metabolism. Thirty-six post-menopausal women (66 ± 5 years old, mean ± SD) were randomly assigned to a NW intervention group (n = 18; body mass, 68.8 ± 11.37 kg; fat, 23.43 ± 7.5 kg; free fat mass, 45.37 ± 5.92 kg) or a control group (n = 18; body mass, 68.34 ± 11.81 kg; fat, 23.61 ± 10.03 kg; free fat mass, 44.73 ± 3.9 kg). The training was performed three times a week for 12 weeks, with the intensity adjusted to 70% of the individual maximum ability. Before and one day after the 12-weeks intervention, performance indices were assessed using a senior fitness test. Blood samples (5 mL) were obtained from the participants between 7 and 8 AM, following an overnight fast, at baseline and one day immediately after the 12-week training program. A significant and large time × group interaction was observed for iron (NW: 98.6 ± 26.68 to 76.1 ± 15.31; CON: 100.6 ± 25.37 to 99.1 ± 27.2; p = 0.01; ηp2 = 0.21), myostatin (NW: 4.42 ± 1.97 to 3.83 ± 1.52; CON: 4.11 ± 0.95 to 4.84 ± 1.19; p = 0.00; ηp2 = 0.62), adiponectin (NW: 12.0 ± 9.46 to 14.6 ± 10.64; CON: 12.8 ± 8.99 to 11.9 ± 8.53; p = 0.00; ηp2 = 0.58), and osteocalcin (NW: 38.9 ± 26.04 to 41.6 ± 25.09; CON: 37.1 ± 33.2 to 37.2 ± 32.29; p = 0.03; ηp2 = 0.13). Furthermore, we have observed the correlations: basal ferritin levels were inversely correlated with changes in myostatin (r = −0.51, p = 0.05), change in adiponectin, and change in serum iron (r = −0.45, p = 0.05), basal iron, and osteocalcin after training (r = -0.55, p = 0.04). These findings indicate that iron modulates NW training-induced changes in exerkine levels.
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Marathon Run-induced Changes in the Erythropoietin-Erythroferrone-Hepcidin Axis are Iron Dependent. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17082781. [PMID: 32316587 PMCID: PMC7216253 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17082781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Alterations in iron metabolism after physical activity are manifested through the rise of blood hepcidin (Hpc) levels. However, in many athletes, no changes in Hpc levels are observed after exercise despite the presence of inflammation. The missing links could be erythropoietin (EPO) and erythroferrone (ERFE), which down-regulate Hpc biosynthesis. EPO, ERFE and Hpc biosynthesis is modified by serum iron through transferrin receptor 2. Consequently, we investigated whether marathon-induced changes in EPO, ERFE and Hpc levels are blood iron-dependent. Twenty-nine healthy male marathon runners were analyzed. Serum iron, ferritin, transferrin, EPO, ERFE and Hpc levels were assessed before, immediately after, and 9 ± 2 days after the marathon. The runners whose serum Hpc decreased after the marathon (n = 15), showed a significant increase in ERFE levels. In athletes whose serum iron levels were below 105 µg/day (n = 15), serum EPO (p = 0.00) and ERFE levels (p = 0.00) increased with no changes in Hpc concentration. However, in athletes with low serum iron, no changes in EPO levels were observed when serum ferritin exceeded 70 ng/mL (n = 7). Conversely, an increase in ERFE levels was observed in marathoners with low serum iron, independently of serum ferritin (n = 7). This indicates modulation of blood iron may affect exercise-induced changes in the EPO/ERFE/Hpc axis. Further study is needed to fully understand the physiological meaning of the interdependence between iron and the EPO/ERFE/Hpc axis.
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Fossati C, Torre G, Borrione P, Giombini A, Fagnani F, Turchetta M, Albo E, Casasco M, Parisi A, Pigozzi F. Biohumoral Indicators Influenced by Physical Activity in the Elderly. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9041115. [PMID: 32295038 PMCID: PMC7231282 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9041115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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In the scientific landscape, there is a growing interest in defining the role of several biomolecules and humoral indicators of the aging process and in the modifications of these biomarkers induced by physical activity and exercise. The main aim of the present narrative review is to collect the available evidence on the biohumoral indicators that could be modified by physical activity (PA) in the elderly. Online databases including Pubmed, Web of science (Medline), and Scopus were searched for relevant articles published in the last five years in English. Keywords and combination of these used for the search were the following: “biological”, “indicators”, “markers”, “physical”, “activity”, and “elderly”. Thirty-four papers were analyzed for inclusion. Twenty-nine studies were included and divided into four categories: cardiovascular (CV) biomarkers, metabolic biomarkers, inflammatory markers-oxidative stress molecules, and other markers. There are many distinct biomarkers influenced by PA in the elderly, with promising results concerning the metabolic and CV indexes, as a growing number of studies demonstrate the role of PA on improving parameters related to heart function and CV risk like atherogenic lipid profile. Furthermore, it is also a verified hypothesis that PA is able to modify the inflammatory status of the subject by decreasing the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). PA seems also to be able to have a direct effect on the immune system. There is a strong evidence of a positive effect of PA on the health of elderly people that could be evidenced and “quantified” by the modifications of the levels of several biohumoral indicators.
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- Chiara Fossati
- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy; (C.F.); (P.B.); (A.G.); (F.F.); (A.P.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Roma, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +06-225418825
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy; (C.F.); (P.B.); (A.G.); (F.F.); (A.P.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy; (C.F.); (P.B.); (A.G.); (F.F.); (A.P.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy; (C.F.); (P.B.); (A.G.); (F.F.); (A.P.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Policlinico Casilino, 00169 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Roma, Italy;
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy; (C.F.); (P.B.); (A.G.); (F.F.); (A.P.); (F.P.)
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- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, Italy; (C.F.); (P.B.); (A.G.); (F.F.); (A.P.); (F.P.)
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Relationship between Oxidative Stress and Physical Activity in Women with Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions in a Cervical Cancer Control Program in the Brazilian Amazon. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2019; 2019:8909852. [PMID: 31737177 PMCID: PMC6815630 DOI: 10.1155/2019/8909852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2019] [Revised: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is recognized as the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world, and there is a consensus on its role in the etiology of preneoplastic epithelial changes in the cervix. Through the process of lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress is found in the course of premalignant and malignant changes. Moreover, the level of physical activity can exert an influence on markers of oxidative stress, lowering the serum levels of these markers. Objective. To determine the relationship between levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and the level of physical activity in women with squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL) of the cervix. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 46 women participating in a cervical cancer control program. The women had been submitted to the cytopathological exam and were divided into two groups: 18 with SIL and 28 controls. MDA concentrations were determined, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was administered on the same day as the gynecological appointment (prior to the Papanicolaou test). Results. The SIL group had higher MDA levels than the control group (mean: 47.63 ± 9.57 vs. 9.32 ± 4.79, respectively) and a lower IPAQ score (median: 713.5 vs. 1875, respectively). A weak correlation was found between the MDA level and IPAQ score (r2 = −0.34, p = 0.018). Conclusion. The women with SIL had higher levels of oxidative stress and were less physically active than the women in the control group. These findings suggest that physical exercise exerts an influence on markers of oxidative stress in the development of intraepithelial squamous lesions.
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Han SJ, Bae KH, Lee HJ, Kim SJ, Cho HJ. Association between regular walking and periodontitis according to socioeconomic status: a cross-sectional study. Sci Rep 2019; 9:12969. [PMID: 31506568 PMCID: PMC6736985 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-49505-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Physical activity reduces the risk and mortality risk of inflammatory diseases. This study aimed to examine the relationship between regular walking and periodontitis in a Korean representative sample of adults according to socioeconomic status. Data acquired by the Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2014 and 2015 were used. The survey was completed by 11,921 (5,175 males; 6,746 females) participants (≥19 years). Individuals without values on periodontitis were excluded, and 9,728 participants remained. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was done using socio-demographic characteristics (age, gender, income, education), oral health-related variables (flossing, interdental brushing, community periodontal index), oral and general health status and behaviour (smoking, diabetes mellitus), and regular walking. In all models, subjects who walked regularly had significantly lower risks of periodontitis. After adjusting for age, gender, income, education, smoking, diabetes mellitus, flossing, and interdental brushing, the odds ratio for periodontitis in subjects who walked regularly was 0.793 (95% Confidence interval: 0.700-0.898). Non-regular walking groups showed similar social gradients. Risk of low socioeconomic status was not significant in the regular walking group after adjusting for age, gender, income, and education. This study found that regular walking is associated to lower prevalence of periodontitis and can attenuate the relationship between periodontitis and low socioeconomic status.
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- Su-Jin Han
- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea
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- Oral Health Science Research Centre, Apple tree Dental Hospital, Goyang-si, Gyounggi-do, Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry and Research Institute of Oral Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangeung, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry & Public Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.,Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry & Public Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. .,Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
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Walentukiewicz A, Lysak-Radomska A, Jaworska J, Prusik K, Prusik K, Kortas JA, Lipiński M, Babinska A, Antosiewicz J, Ziemann E. Vitamin D Supplementation and Nordic Walking Training Decreases Serum Homocysteine and Ferritin in Elderly Women. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:ijerph15102064. [PMID: 30241318 PMCID: PMC6210625 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15102064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 09/15/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The aim of the study was to verify if coupling 12 weeks of vitamin D supplementation and Nordic walking training favoured lowering the homocysteine (Hcy) level. Ninety-four elderly women were divided into three groups: Nordic walking (NW), supplemented (SG) and control (CG). The NW and SG groups received a weekly dose of 28,000 IU of vitamin D3. A blood analysis was performed at baseline, 1h after the first training session and at the end of the experiment. The amino acid profile (methionine and cysteine) and homocysteine concentration were determined. Additionally, the concentration of myokine was assessed. The first session of NW training reduced serum homocysteine, particularly among women with baseline homocysteine above 10 µmol·L−1: 12.37 ± 2.75 vs. 10.95 ± 3.94 µmol·L−1 (p = 0.05). These changes were accompanied by shifts in the cysteine (p = 0.09) and methionine (p = 0.01) concentration, regardless of the Hcy concentration. Twelve weeks of training significantly decreased the homocysteine (9.91 ± 2.78, vs. 8.90 ± 3.14 µmol·L−1, p = 0.05) and ferritin (94.23 ± 62.49 vs. 73.15 ± 47.04 ng·mL−1, p = 0.05) concentrations in whole NW group. Also, in the NW group, ferritin correlated with the glucose level (r = 0.51, p = 0.00). No changes in the myokine levels were observed after the intervention. Only the brain-derived neurotrophic factor dropped in the NW (42.74 ± 19.92 vs. 31.93 ± 15.91 ng·mL−1, p = 0.01) and SG (37.75 ± 8.08 vs. 16.94 ± 12.78 ng·mL−1, p = 0.00) groups. This study presents a parallel decrease of homocysteine and ferritin in response to regular training supported by vitamin D supplementation.
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- Anna Walentukiewicz
- Faculty of Rehabilitation and Kinesiology, Department of Health Promotion and Posturology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, K. Gorskiego 1, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland.
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation and Kinesiology, Department of Physiotherapy, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, K. Gorskiego 1, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland.
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation and Kinesiology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gorskiego 1, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland.
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- Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, Department of Health Promotion, Gdańsk, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, K. Gorskiego 1, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland.
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- Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, Department of Health Promotion, Gdańsk, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, K. Gorskiego 1, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland.
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- Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, Department of Health Promotion, Gdańsk, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, K. Gorskiego 1, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 3, 80-001 Gdansk; Poland.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 3, 80-001 Gdansk, Poland.
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdańsk, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie 3, 80-001 Gdansk, Poland.
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation and Kinesiology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gorskiego 1, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland.
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Structure of a year cycle of athletes training in aerobics (woman) with various psychophysiological and functional features. PEDAGOGICS, PSYCHOLOGY, MEDICAL-BIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS OF PHYSICAL TRAINING AND SPORTS 2018. [DOI: 10.15561/18189172.2018.0105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Prusik K, Kortas J, Prusik K, Mieszkowski J, Jaworska J, Skrobot W, Lipinski M, Ziemann E, Antosiewicz J. Nordic Walking Training Causes a Decrease in Blood Cholesterol in Elderly Women Supplemented with Vitamin D. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2018. [PMID: 29515518 PMCID: PMC5826219 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2018.00042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Different studies have demonstrated that regular exercise can induce changes in the lipid profile, but results remain inconclusive. Available data suggest that correction of vitamin D deficiency can improve the lipid profile. In this study, we have hypothesized that Nordic Walking training will improve lipid profile in elderly women supplemented with vitamin D. METHODS A total of 109 elderly women (68 ± 5.12 years old) took part in the study. First group [experimental group (EG): 35 women] underwent 12 weeks of Nordic Walking (NW) training combined with vitamin D supplementation (4,000 IU/day), second group [supplementation group (SG): 48 women] was only supplemented with vitamin D (4,000 IU/day), and third group [control group (CG): 31 women] was not subject to any interventions. Blood analysis of total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and 25-OH-D3 was performed at baseline and after the 12 weeks of NW training. Additionally, a battery of field tests specifically developed for older adults was used to assess the components of functional fitness. The same blood analysis was repeated for the EG 6 months after the main experiment. RESULTS After 12 weeks of NW training and vitamin D supplementation, in the EG a decrease in TC, LDL-C, and TG was observed. In the SG, no changes in the lipid profile were observed, whereas in the CG an increase in the HDL-C level was noticed. Positive physical fitness changes were only observed in the EG. CONCLUSION Our obtained data confirmed baseline assumption that regular exercise induces positive alternations in lipid profile in elderly women supported by supplementation of vitamin D.
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- Krzysztof Prusik
- Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, Department of Health Promotion, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, Department of Health Promotion, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, Department of Health Promotion, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Biochemistry, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Physiology, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Rabilitation and Kinesiology, Department of Kinesiology, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Gdańsk University of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Rabilitation and Kinesiology, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Physiology of Exercise, Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland
- *Correspondence: Jedrzej Antosiewicz,
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Bullo V, Gobbo S, Vendramin B, Duregon F, Cugusi L, Di Blasio A, Bocalini DS, Zaccaria M, Bergamin M, Ermolao A. Nordic Walking Can Be Incorporated in the Exercise Prescription to Increase Aerobic Capacity, Strength, and Quality of Life for Elderly: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Rejuvenation Res 2017; 21:141-161. [PMID: 28756746 DOI: 10.1089/rej.2017.1921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to summarize and analyze the effects of Nordic Walking on physical fitness, body composition, and quality of life in the elderly. Keyword "Nordic Walking" associated with "elderly" AND/OR "aging" AND/OR "old subjects" AND/OR "aged" AND/OR "older adults" were used in the online database MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and SPORTDiscus. Only studies written in English language and published in peer-reviewed journals were considered. A meta-analysis was performed and effect sizes calculated. Fifteen studies were identified; age of participants ranged from 60 to 92 years old. Comparing with a sedentary group, effect sizes showed that Nordic Walking was able to improve dynamic balance (0.30), functional balance (0.62), muscle strength of upper (0.66) and lower limbs (0.43), aerobic capacity (0.92), cardiovascular outcomes (0.23), body composition (0.30), and lipid profile (0.67). It seemed that Nordic Walking had a negative effect on static balance (-0.72). Comparing with a walking (alone) training, effect sizes showed that Nordic Walking improved the dynamic balance (0.30), flexibility of the lower body (0.47), and quality of life (0.53). Walking training was more effective in improving aerobic capacity (-0.21). Comparing Nordic Walking with resistance training, effect sizes showed that Nordic Walking improved dynamic balance (0.33), muscle strength of the lower body (0.39), aerobic capacity (0.75), flexibility of the upper body (0.41), and the quality of life (0.93). Nordic Walking can be considered as a safe and accessible form of aerobic exercise for the elderly population, able to improve cardiovascular outcomes, muscle strength, balance ability, and quality of life.
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- Valentina Bullo
- 1 Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova , Padova, Italy
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- 1 Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova , Padova, Italy
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- 1 Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova , Padova, Italy
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- 1 Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova , Padova, Italy
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- 2 Department of Medical Sciences "M. Aresu, " University of Cagliari , Cagliari, Italy
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- 3 Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences "G. d'Annunzio, " University of Chieti-Pescara , Chieti Scalo, Italy
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- 4 Translational Physiology Laboratory, Post-Graduation Program in Physical Education, São Judas Tadeu University , São Paulo, Brazil .,5 Post-Graduation Program in Aging, São Judas Tadeu University , São Paulo, Brazil
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- 1 Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova , Padova, Italy
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- 1 Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova , Padova, Italy
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- 1 Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova , Padova, Italy
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Special aspects of hemo-dynamic and reaction of erythrocytes in blood to standard physical load of different qualification female volleyball players. PEDAGOGICS, PSYCHOLOGY, MEDICAL-BIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS OF PHYSICAL TRAINING AND SPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.15561/18189172.2017.0508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sikora E, Rattan SIS. The Future of Ageing: not more of the same. Biogerontology 2017; 18:429-432. [PMID: 28681276 PMCID: PMC5514210 DOI: 10.1007/s10522-017-9720-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2017] [Accepted: 06/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Ewa Sikora
- Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
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