ACUTE PHASE PROTEIN INCREASE IN HIGH ALTITUDE MOUNTAINEERS

ABSTRACT Introduction: Many middle-aged Turks go hiking in mountains to breathe some fresh air or to maintain fitness. Objective: This study investigated the effects of regular high altitude mountain climbing on the metabolic and hematological responses of mountaineers. Methods: Hematological and bi...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de medicina do esporte 2017-12, Vol.23 (6), p.455-459
Main Authors: Saka, Tolga, Karakus, Mehmet
Format: Article
Language:English
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PHYSIOLOGY
SPORT SCIENCES
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Summary:ABSTRACT Introduction: Many middle-aged Turks go hiking in mountains to breathe some fresh air or to maintain fitness. Objective: This study investigated the effects of regular high altitude mountain climbing on the metabolic and hematological responses of mountaineers. Methods: Hematological and biochemical parameters were studied, as well as some hormonal values of 21 mountaineers and 16 healthy age-matched sedentary volunteers. Results: The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was significantly lower (p
ISSN:1517-8692
1806-9940
1806-9940
DOI:10.1590/1517-869220172306172268