Trace elements and electrolytes in human resting mixed saliva after exercise

Objectives—Exercise is known to cause changes in the concentration of salivary components such as amylase, Na, and Cl. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the eVect of physical exercise on the levels of trace elements and electrolytes in whole (mixed) saliva. Methods—Forty subjects perform...

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Autores: Chicharro, José L., Serrano Gómez, Virginia, Ureña, Rosario, Gutiérrez, Ana María, Carvajal, Alfredo, Fernández Hernando, P., Lucía Mulas, Alejandro
Formato: artículo
Fecha de publicación:1999
País:España
Recursos:Universidad Europea (UEM)
Repositorio:ABACUS. Repositorio de Producción Científica
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:abacus.universidadeuropea.com:11268/6015
Acesso em linha:http://hdl.handle.net/11268/6015
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Fisiología humana
Medicina deportiva
Entrenamiento deportivo
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Resumo:Objectives—Exercise is known to cause changes in the concentration of salivary components such as amylase, Na, and Cl. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the eVect of physical exercise on the levels of trace elements and electrolytes in whole (mixed) saliva. Methods—Forty subjects performed a maximal exercise test on a cycle ergometer. Samples of saliva were obtained before and immediately after the exercise test. Sample concentrations of Fe, Mg, Sc, Cr, Mn, Co, Cu, Zn, Se, Sr, Ag, Sb, Cs, and Hg were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and concentrations of Ca and Na by atomic absorption spectrometry. Results—After exercise, Mg and Na levels showed a significant increase (p<0.05) while Mn levels fell (p<0.05). Zn/Cu molar ratios were unaVected by exercise. Conclusions—Intense physical exercise induced changes in the concentrations of only three (Na, Mg, and Mn) of the 16 elements analysed in the saliva samples. Further research is needed to assess the clinical implications of these findings.