Changes in serum metal concentrations following high-intensity interval training: A 16-week pilot study
Guilherme da Silva Rodrigues1, Natalia Yumi Noronha1, Jhennyfer Aline Lima Rodrigues1
1Department of Internal Medicine, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) significantly reduced toxic and essential serum metal concentrations in adults. These changes in metal levels may correlate with improvements in body composition following the 16-week exercise program.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Environmental Health
- Biochemistry
Background:
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) offers cardiovascular and metabolic benefits.
- The impact of HIIT on serum metal concentrations in adults is not well understood.
- This study addresses the knowledge gap regarding HIIT's effects on metal levels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of a 16-week HIIT protocol on serum metal concentrations in adults.
- To explore potential correlations between changes in metal levels and anthropometric measurements.
Main Methods:
- 16-week HIIT intervention (40 minutes, 3x/week) in adults (BMI > 25 kg/m²).
- Training involved high-intensity intervals (90% HRmax) and active recovery periods.
- Serum metal levels and anthropometric parameters were measured pre- and post-intervention.
Main Results:
- Significant reductions observed in serum mercury, lithium, aluminum, manganese, nickel, and lead.
- Reductions in toxic metals (mercury, lithium, aluminum, nickel, lead) and essential metal (manganese).
- Manganese and nickel changes correlated with hip circumference alterations.
Conclusions:
- HIIT intervention led to significant decreases in various serum metal concentrations.
- Findings suggest a link between HIIT-induced changes in metal levels and anthropometric outcomes.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms and clinical implications.
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