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  • Exercise physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Sports science

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  • Plasma bilirubin levels are elevated by exercise training, particularly in elite athletes.
  • Bilirubin, once a liver dysfunction biomarker, is now recognized for its antioxidant and metabolic roles.
  • Exercise generates reactive oxygen species (ROS), and bilirubin's elevated levels may be a protective adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of bilirubin in exercise physiology.
  • To explore the potential mechanisms by which bilirubin influences metabolic health and athletic performance.
  • To highlight the need for further research on bilirubin supplementation for athletic enhancement.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on bilirubin, exercise, and metabolic health.
  • Analysis of current research redefining bilirubin as a metabolic hormone.
  • Discussion of proposed mechanisms linking bilirubin to gene transcription and reduced adiposity.

Main Results:

  • Bilirubin exhibits antioxidant properties, potentially mitigating exercise-induced oxidative stress.
  • Bilirubin acts as a metabolic hormone, influencing gene transcription and reducing body weight.
  • Studies suggest bilirubin can improve cardiovascular health and reduce adiposity.

Conclusions:

  • Elevated bilirubin during exercise may be an adaptive response to manage oxidative stress.
  • Bilirubin's role as a metabolic hormone suggests potential benefits for metabolic health.
  • Further investigation into the direct impact of bilirubin on athletic performance is warranted.