The effects of oral contraception on post-exercise interleukin-6 and hepcidin

[...]a response, in combination with poor dietary iron intake and/or menstrual blood loss, may explain the high incidence of iron deficiency amongst female athletes. Conclusion: These findings suggest that exogenous estradiol and progestrogen supplementation does not attenuate exercise induced IL-6...

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Published in:Journal of science and medicine in sport 2013-12, Vol.16, p.e37-e37
Main Authors: Sim, M, Dawson, B, Landers, G, Swinkels, D, Tjalsma, H, Yeap, B, Trinder, D, Peeling, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cytokines
Iron
Menstruation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Studies
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Summary:[...]a response, in combination with poor dietary iron intake and/or menstrual blood loss, may explain the high incidence of iron deficiency amongst female athletes. Conclusion: These findings suggest that exogenous estradiol and progestrogen supplementation does not attenuate exercise induced IL-6 or hepcidin production during hormone-deplete (D-0) and hormone-replete phases (D+7)...
ISSN:1440-2440
1878-1861
DOI:10.1016/j.jsams.2013.10.088