Muscle tissue may be damaged following intense prolonged training as a consequence of
both metabolic and mechanical factors. Serum levels of skeletal muscle enzymes or proteins …

Areas of general agreement Total creatine kinase (CK) levels depend on age, gender, race,
muscle mass, physical activity and climatic condition. High levels of serum CK in apparently …

Background An epidemic of progressive kidney failure afflicts sugarcane workers in Central
America. Repeated high-intensity work in hot environments is a possible cause. Objectives …

Physical exercise induces adaptations in metabolism considered beneficial for health.
Athletic performance is linked to adaptations, training, and correct nutrition in individuals …

This investigation determined the efficacy of a tart cherry juice in aiding recovery and
reducing muscle damage, inflammation and oxidative stress. Twenty recreational Marathon …

Mesoamerican nephropathy (MeN), an epidemic in Central America, is a chronic kidney
disease of unknown cause. In this article, we argue that MeN may be a uric acid disorder …

Cardiac troponins are the preferred biomarkers in diagnostic of myocardial infarction, but
these markers also can rise in response to exercise. Multiple studies have assessed …

Total creatin kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) serum levels depend on age,
gender, race, muscle mass, physical activity, and climatic conditions. High CK serum levels …

Exercise is commonly prescribed as a lifestyle treatment for chronic metabolic diseases as it
functions as an insulin sensitizer, cardio-protectant, and essential lifestyle tool for effective …

Background: Endurance exercise can increase cardiac troponin (cTn) concentrations as
high as those seen in cases of minor myocardial infarction. The inability of most cTn assays …