SERUM LEVEL COMPARISONS OF C-REACTIVE PROTEIN(HS-CRP) AND URIC ACID IN SOCCER PLAYERS AND NONATHLETES
Journal Title: Biology of Sport - Year 2011, Vol 28, Issue 4
Abstract
In the present study, we compare the plasma concentration of CRP, uric acid and some other markers between soccer players and nonathletes. Also we intended to evaluate blood markers relation with fitness and anthropometric factors.The present cross-sectional study involved professional soccer players (n=40) and nonathletes (n=60) young men (aged 18-22 years).blood markers (CRP, uric acid,creatinin,WBC, total cholestrol), anthropometric factors( height, weight, WHR, BMI, and body fat percentage) and cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max)were determined in these subjects. Questionnaires on personal information, disease history, drug use and other related subjects were completed for all the subjects.Mean serum CRP levels were 0.31±0.13 and 0.33±0.18 mg/L for the soccer players and nonathletes, respectively. The difference between soccer players and nonathletes was insignificant (P>0.05). Serum levels of uric acid in soccer players and nonathletes was 5.05± 1.14 and 6.07± 1.34mg/dl, respectively. The difference between soccer players and nonathletes was significant (P<0.05). correlation between uric acid and VO2max was adversely significant(P<0.05). uric acid and CRP were directly significant with BMI (P<0.05).In conclusion, the results of this study indicate, that some simple factors, such as BMI can be good predictor for CVD risk factors in young men.
Authors and Affiliations
M. Siahkouhian, S. Esmaeilzadeh
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP59079
- DOI -
- Views 100
- Downloads 0
URINARY CREATINE AT REST AND AFTER REPEATED SPRINTS IN ATHLETES: A PILOT STUDY
Creatine plays a key role in muscle function and its evaluation is important in athletes. In this study, urinary creatine concentration was measured in order to highlight its possible significance in monitoring sprinters...
TARGET-DIRECTED RUNNING IN GYMNASTICS: THE ROLE OF THE SPRINGBOARD POSITION AS AN INFORMATIONAL SOURCE TO REGULATE HANDSPRINGS ON VAULT
Empirical evidence highlights the role of visual information to control gymnastics vaulting and thus neglects a stereotyped approach run. However, there is no evidence on which informational source this regulation is bas...
Anthropometrical characteristics and somatotype of young soccer players and their comparison with the general population
In soccer, most studies have been conducted on elite adult players and there is less information about young, non-elite players. The objectives of this project were twofold: to evaluate the changes in the anthropometric...
The effect of cumulative fatigue on activity profiles of professional soccer players during a congested fixture period
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of a succession of matches on the physical performance of elite soccer players. Forty-two players of a professional team from the Spanish Soccer League in the 2005-2006 sea...
THE INFLUENCE OF LOWER LIMB MOVEMENT ON UPPER LIMB MOVEMENT SYMMETRY WHILE SWIMMING THE BREASTSTROKE
This study 1) examined the influence of lower limb movement on upper limb movement symmetry, 2) determined the part of the propulsion phase displaying the greatest hand movement asymmetry, 3) diagnosed the range of upper...