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Open AccessPoints-based physical activity: a novel approach to facilitate changes in body composition in inactive women with overweight and obesity
Physical activity (PA) interventions for the promotion of weight-management may benefit from increased choice and flexibility to overcome commonly-perceived barriers to PA. The aim of this study was to investi...
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Changes in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity following 2 weeks of daily cinnamon ingestion in healthy humans
Cinnamon can improve fasting glucose in humans yet data on insulin sensitivity are limited and controversial. Eight male volunteers (aged 25 ± 1 years, body mass 76.5 ± 3.0 kg, BMI 24.0 ± 0.7 kg m−2; mean ± SEM) ...
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Open AccessEffect of beverage glucose and sodium content on fluid delivery
Rapid fluid delivery from ingested beverages is the goal of oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and sports drinks.
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Nutritional Aspects of Immunosuppression in Athletes
The literature suggests that a heavy schedule of training and competition leads to immunosuppression in athletes, placing them at a greater risk of opportunistic infection. There are many factors which influen...
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Glutamine, Exercise and Immune Function
Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in human muscle and plasma and is utilised at high rates by rapidly dividing cells, including leucocytes, to provide energy and optimal conditions for nucleotide ...
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Effect of exercise-induced muscle damage on the blood lactate response to incremental exercise in humans
Eccentric muscle actions are known to induce temporary muscle damage, delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and muscle weakness that may persist for several days. The purpose of the present study was to determ...
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Hyperammonaemia in relation to high-intensity exercise duration in man
Adenine nucleotide (AN) degradation has been shown to occur during intense exercise in man and in the horse, at or close to the point of fatigue. The aim of the study was to compare plasma ammonia concentratio...