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[Effect of physical activity on serum leptin levels]
D Haluzíková1, M Haluzík, J Nedvídková
1Ustav tĕlovýchovného lékarství, 1. lékarské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy, Praha, Czech Republic.
Summary
Regular hard physical training, including in top athletes like rugby players and race walkers, significantly lowers serum leptin levels compared to sedentary individuals. This reduction is linked to lower body fat and neurohormonal adaptations from training.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Sports Medicine
- Human Physiology