Cortisol and insulin behaviors during an ultramarathon event: are they real markers of extreme exertion?
The study showed an imbalance in the catabolic/anabolic hormone profile during an ultramarathon race, with a prominence in catabolic state. It should be considered in the ultramarathon races preparation and participation due to its possible detrimental effect on the athlete's health.
Authors
- D. Carvalho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8871-5614)
- Márcio Fagundes Goethel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4382-0159)
- Jaime Milheiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7393-0599)
- Paulo W. Pires (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5972-4554)
- Ana Catarina Sousa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8800-2195)
- André Moreira
- José Soares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3958-7742)
Institutions
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
- Hospital de São João (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
- Published
- 2024-09-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.23736/s0022-4707.24.15930-0
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Sports Performance and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.48