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Metabolomic response to collegiate football participation: Pre- and Post-season analysis.

Author: BariSumra, BreiterHans C, CornelisMarilyn C, NaumanEric A, PapaLinda, SlobounovSemyon, StetsivKhrystyna, TalavageThomas M, VikeNicole L

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Overview

Collegiate American football participation resulted in alterations in serum metabolites, suggesting metabolic consequences of both physical training and head impacts.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Contact sports participation has been shown to have both beneficial and detrimental effects on health, however little is known about the metabolic sequelae of these effects. We aimed to identify metabolite alterations across a collegiate American football season. Serum was collected from 23 male col...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8866500/

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The Metabolic Footprint of Collegiate Football

Contact sports, while physically demanding, can have both positive and negative effects on health. This study delves into the metabolic consequences of collegiate football participation, exploring the changes in metabolites across a football season. The researchers aimed to identify metabolite alterations in serum samples collected from male collegiate football athletes before and after the season, providing insights into the metabolic impact of training and game-day impacts.

Metabolic Signatures of Football Participation

The study revealed significant changes in metabolites across the football season, indicating a metabolic response to both physical training and head impacts. The researchers identified pathways involved in energy metabolism, fatty acid metabolism, and bile acid metabolism, suggesting alterations in these processes during football participation. They also observed a correlation between specific metabolite changes and head acceleration events (HAEs), indicating potential metabolic markers for repetitive head injury.

Understanding the Metabolic Landscape of Contact Sports

This research offers valuable insights into the metabolic demands of contact sports, highlighting the need for further investigation into the long-term health implications of repetitive head impacts. The findings may inform strategies for managing athlete health and developing preventive measures to mitigate the potential risks associated with contact sports participation.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

The desert of contact sports is a harsh and demanding environment. This research unveils the metabolic footprints left behind by collegiate football players, highlighting the complex interplay between physical exertion and potential health risks. It's a reminder that understanding the metabolic consequences of contact sports is crucial for protecting the well-being of athletes and ensuring their continued safety on the field of play.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2022-03-18
  2. Date Revised 2023-08-30
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

35197541

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC8866500

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