Bone formation is increased to a greater extent than bone resorption during a cycling stage race

Abstract: This study examined the effects of participation in the Tour of Southland, a 6-day bicycle race, on serum markers of bone turnover in 5 elite male cyclists. During the race, energy intake matched expenditure. Osteocalcin was increased ~300% on days 1-5; and C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen was elevated (43%) on day 3. Participation in a cycling stage race does not appear to have deleterious effects on bone turnover.
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Notations:biological and medical sciences endurance sports
Tagging:Etappenrennen
Published in:Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Language:English
Published: 2010
Online Access:http://rparticle.web-p.cisti.nrc.ca/rparticle/AbstractTemplateServlet?calyLang=eng&journal=apnm&volume=35&year=0&issue=3&msno=h10-025
Volume:35
Issue:3
Pages:344-349
Document types:article
Level:advanced