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. 2004 Sep 15;10(18):2711-4.
doi: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i18.2711.

Effects of 24 h ultra-marathon on biochemical and hematological parameters

Huey-June Wu  1 , Kung-Tung Chen, Bing-Wu Shee, Huan-Cheng Chang, Yi-Jen Huang, Rong-Sen Yang
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Effects of 24 h ultra-marathon on biochemical and hematological parameters

Huey-June Wu et al. World J Gastroenterol. .

Abstract

Aim: To analyze detailed changes in hematology and biochemistry tests parameters before and after a long-distance race in ultramarathon runners.

Methods: Blood samples of 11 participants were obtained for standard analysis before, immediately after, two days after and nine days after the 2002 International Ultra-marathon 24 h Race and the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) Asia 24 h Championship.

Results: Total bilirubin (BIL-T), direct bilirubin (BIL-D), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) increased statistically significantly (P<0.05) the race. Significant declines (P<0.05) in red blood cell (RBC), hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Hct) were detected two days and nine days d after the race. 2 d after the race, total protein (TP), concentration of albumin and globulin decreased significantly. While BIL, BIL-D and ALP recovered to their original levels. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) remained unchanged immediately after the race, but it was significantly decreased on the second and ninth days after the race.

Conclusion: Ultra-marathon running is associated with a wide range of significant changes in hematological parameters, several of which are injury related. To provide appropriate health care and intervention, the man who receives athletes on high frequent training program high intensity training programs must monitor their liver and gallbladder function.

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