Background:This study aimed to determine the effect of different carbohydrate(CHO)doses on exercise capacity in patients with McArdle disease—the paradigm of“exercise intolerance”,characterized by complete muscle g...Background:This study aimed to determine the effect of different carbohydrate(CHO)doses on exercise capacity in patients with McArdle disease—the paradigm of“exercise intolerance”,characterized by complete muscle glycogen unavailability—and to determine whether higher exogenous glucose levels affect metabolic responses at the McArdle muscle cell(in vitro)level.Methods:Patients with McArdle disease(n=8)and healthy controls(n=9)underwent a 12-min submaximal cycling constant-load bout followed by a maximal ramp test 15 min after ingesting a non-caloric placebo.In a randomized,double-blinded,cross-over design,patients repeated the tests after consuming either 75 g or 150 g of CHO(glucose:fructose=2:1).Cardiorespiratory,biochemical,perceptual,and electromyographic(EMG)variables were assessed.Additionally,glucose uptake and lactate appearance were studied in vitro in wild-type and McArdle mouse myotubes cultured with increasing glucose concentrations(0.35,1.00,4.50,and 10.00 g/L).Results:Compared with controls,patients showed the“classical”second-wind phenomenon(after prior disproportionate tachycardia,myalgia,and excess electromyographic activity during submaximal exercise,all p<0.05)and an impaired endurance exercise capacity(-51%ventilatory threshold and55%peak power output,both p<0.001).Regardless of the CHO dose(p<0.05 for both doses compared with the placebo),CHO intake increased blood glucose and lactate levels,decreased fat oxidation rates,and attenuated the second wind in the patients.However,only the higher dose increased ventilatory threshold(+27%,p=0.010)and peak power output(+18%,p=0.007).In vitro analyses revealed no differences in lactate levels across glucose concentrations in wild-type myotubes,whereas a doseresponse effect was observed in McArdle myotubes.Conclusion:CHO intake exerts beneficial effects on exercise capacity in McArdle disease,a condition associated with total muscle glycogen unavailability.Some of these benefits are dose dependent.展开更多
Strong evidence supports the benefits of regular physical activity/exercise for the prevention and management of numerous non-communicable diseases.^(1,2)However,despite important advances(particularly the implementat...Strong evidence supports the benefits of regular physical activity/exercise for the prevention and management of numerous non-communicable diseases.^(1,2)However,despite important advances(particularly the implementation of complex“omics”approaches),the underlying molecular mechanisms remain to be clearly elucidated.In the past decade,the role of exerkines—a myriad of signaling moieties(e.g.,mainly cytokines but also other small peptides,peptides,nucleic acids,lipids,or metabolites,among others)released by muscles(myokines)and other tissues in response to exercise that induces endocrine(at the multisystem level),paracrine,or autocrine effects—has gained attention.^(3,4)Indeed it has been proposed that some of the salutary effects of regular exercise(i.e.,repeated sessions of acute exercise)might be due,at least partly,to the progressive accumulation of frequent,acute episodes of exerkine release.^(5)展开更多
A recent special topic in the Journal of Sport and Health Science reported the health benefits conferred by traditional and innovative m-health exercise and multimodal programs with respect to several types of cancer....A recent special topic in the Journal of Sport and Health Science reported the health benefits conferred by traditional and innovative m-health exercise and multimodal programs with respect to several types of cancer.1 A possible mechanism behind this protective effect could be enhanced cancer immunosurveillance.展开更多
Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)is defined by recurrent and troublesome heartburn and effortless regurgitation or by the specific complications of this condition—that is,esophagitis,esophageal peptic strictures,...Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)is defined by recurrent and troublesome heartburn and effortless regurgitation or by the specific complications of this condition—that is,esophagitis,esophageal peptic strictures,and Barrett esophagus.1Although GERD is caused by gastric contents'reaching the esophagus,gastric juices can also reach other anatomical locations(pharynx,mouth,larynx,and airways),leading to(or worsening)extra-esophageal conditions(notably asthma)or symptoms(e.g.,wheezing,cough).1 Together with obesity,GERD is the main risk factor for gastroesophageal malignancies.展开更多
1.The importance of immunomics in pediatric exercise research The profound effect that"acute"or"regular"exercise(i.e.,a single exercise session or repeated sessions over time,respectively)exerts on...1.The importance of immunomics in pediatric exercise research The profound effect that"acute"or"regular"exercise(i.e.,a single exercise session or repeated sessions over time,respectively)exerts on the immune system has been widely recognized.1 Acute exercise is largely"immuno-enhancing"(e.g.,it may even improve vaccine responses in"at-risk"patients),whereas regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic conditions(not only obesity,diabetes,or cardiovascular diseases,but also several types of cancer)partly due to its anti-inflammatory effects.展开更多
Historically,patients with cancer were told to avoid physical exertion.This dogma has changed over the last 2 decades,with an exponential growth in the number of studies showing not only the safety,but also the benefi...Historically,patients with cancer were told to avoid physical exertion.This dogma has changed over the last 2 decades,with an exponential growth in the number of studies showing not only the safety,but also the benefits of regular physical activity/exercise in the cancer continuum,notably for attenuating treatment-related toxicities and side effects.展开更多
Dear Editor,ETadegn TagedPFailure to meet World Health Organization(WHO)-determined minimum physical activity(PA)levels is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease(CVD),^(1)but evidence is still scarce on...Dear Editor,ETadegn TagedPFailure to meet World Health Organization(WHO)-determined minimum physical activity(PA)levels is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease(CVD),^(1)but evidence is still scarce on its effects on other CVD risk factors.Furthermore,whether or not there are sex-specific effects on the association between PA and CVD risk is a matter of controversy,with some authors observing a protective effect of PA in men but not in women,^(2)and others finding the opposite trend.^(3)展开更多
Background Recovery from sport injuries commonly involves a muscle disuse situation(i.e.,reduction in physical activity levels sometimes preceded by joint immobilization)with subsequent negative effects on muscle mass...Background Recovery from sport injuries commonly involves a muscle disuse situation(i.e.,reduction in physical activity levels sometimes preceded by joint immobilization)with subsequent negative effects on muscle mass and function.Purpose To summarize the current body of knowledge on the effectiveness of different physical strategies that are currently available to mitigate the negative effects of muscle disuse during recovery from sports injury.Methods A narrative review was conducted to summarize the information available on neuromuscular electrical stimulation(NMES),blood flow restriction(BFR)and vibration intervention.Results The concomitant application of BFR and low-intensity exercise has shown promising results in the prevention of disuse-induced muscle atrophy.Some benefits might also be obtained with BFR alone(i.e.,with no exercise),but evidence is still inconclusive.NMES,which can be applied both passively and synchronously with exercise,can also attenuate most of the negative changes associated with disuse periods.In turn,the mechanical stimulus elicited by vibration seems effec-tive to reduce the loss of bone mineral density that accompanies muscle disuse and could also provide some benefits at the muscle tissue level.Conclusions Different physical strategies are available to attenuate disuse-induced negative consequences during recovery from injury.These interventions can be applied passively,which makes them feasible during the first stages of the recovery.However,it would be advisable to apply these strategies in conjunction with low-intensity voluntary exercise as soon as this is feasible.展开更多
基金supported by a Sara Borrell postdoctoral contract granted by Instituto de Salud Carlos III(CD21/00138).PLV,DB-G and AL are funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and Fondos Feder(Alejandro Lucia,Grant No.PI18/00139)TP is funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and Fondos Feder(Tomas Pinos,Grant No.PI22/00201).
文摘Background:This study aimed to determine the effect of different carbohydrate(CHO)doses on exercise capacity in patients with McArdle disease—the paradigm of“exercise intolerance”,characterized by complete muscle glycogen unavailability—and to determine whether higher exogenous glucose levels affect metabolic responses at the McArdle muscle cell(in vitro)level.Methods:Patients with McArdle disease(n=8)and healthy controls(n=9)underwent a 12-min submaximal cycling constant-load bout followed by a maximal ramp test 15 min after ingesting a non-caloric placebo.In a randomized,double-blinded,cross-over design,patients repeated the tests after consuming either 75 g or 150 g of CHO(glucose:fructose=2:1).Cardiorespiratory,biochemical,perceptual,and electromyographic(EMG)variables were assessed.Additionally,glucose uptake and lactate appearance were studied in vitro in wild-type and McArdle mouse myotubes cultured with increasing glucose concentrations(0.35,1.00,4.50,and 10.00 g/L).Results:Compared with controls,patients showed the“classical”second-wind phenomenon(after prior disproportionate tachycardia,myalgia,and excess electromyographic activity during submaximal exercise,all p<0.05)and an impaired endurance exercise capacity(-51%ventilatory threshold and55%peak power output,both p<0.001).Regardless of the CHO dose(p<0.05 for both doses compared with the placebo),CHO intake increased blood glucose and lactate levels,decreased fat oxidation rates,and attenuated the second wind in the patients.However,only the higher dose increased ventilatory threshold(+27%,p=0.010)and peak power output(+18%,p=0.007).In vitro analyses revealed no differences in lactate levels across glucose concentrations in wild-type myotubes,whereas a doseresponse effect was observed in McArdle myotubes.Conclusion:CHO intake exerts beneficial effects on exercise capacity in McArdle disease,a condition associated with total muscle glycogen unavailability.Some of these benefits are dose dependent.
文摘Strong evidence supports the benefits of regular physical activity/exercise for the prevention and management of numerous non-communicable diseases.^(1,2)However,despite important advances(particularly the implementation of complex“omics”approaches),the underlying molecular mechanisms remain to be clearly elucidated.In the past decade,the role of exerkines—a myriad of signaling moieties(e.g.,mainly cytokines but also other small peptides,peptides,nucleic acids,lipids,or metabolites,among others)released by muscles(myokines)and other tissues in response to exercise that induces endocrine(at the multisystem level),paracrine,or autocrine effects—has gained attention.^(3,4)Indeed it has been proposed that some of the salutary effects of regular exercise(i.e.,repeated sessions of acute exercise)might be due,at least partly,to the progressive accumulation of frequent,acute episodes of exerkine release.^(5)
基金supported in part by NIH Grant No.U01 TR002004(REACH project)funded by the Wereld Kanker Onderzoek Fonds(WKOF)as part of the World Cancer Research Fund International grant program+5 种基金the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation(Fondo de Investigaciones Sanitarias(FIS))Fondos FEDER(Grant No.ssPI 18/00139)Fondos FEDER(Grants No.PI20/00645,PI23/00396,and FORT23/00023)funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation(FIS)the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovacion(Grant No.CNS2023-144144)a Miguel Servet postdoctoral contract granted by Instituto de Salud CarlosⅢ(CP18/00034)。
文摘A recent special topic in the Journal of Sport and Health Science reported the health benefits conferred by traditional and innovative m-health exercise and multimodal programs with respect to several types of cancer.1 A possible mechanism behind this protective effect could be enhanced cancer immunosurveillance.
文摘Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)is defined by recurrent and troublesome heartburn and effortless regurgitation or by the specific complications of this condition—that is,esophagitis,esophageal peptic strictures,and Barrett esophagus.1Although GERD is caused by gastric contents'reaching the esophagus,gastric juices can also reach other anatomical locations(pharynx,mouth,larynx,and airways),leading to(or worsening)extra-esophageal conditions(notably asthma)or symptoms(e.g.,wheezing,cough).1 Together with obesity,GERD is the main risk factor for gastroesophageal malignancies.
基金supported in part by NIH grant#U01 TR002004(REACH project)funded by the Wereld Kanker Onderzoek Fonds(WKOF)as part of the World Cancer Research Fund International grant program+1 种基金the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation(Fondo de Investigaciones Sanitarias(FIS))Fondos FEDER(grant number ssPI18/00139)。
文摘1.The importance of immunomics in pediatric exercise research The profound effect that"acute"or"regular"exercise(i.e.,a single exercise session or repeated sessions over time,respectively)exerts on the immune system has been widely recognized.1 Acute exercise is largely"immuno-enhancing"(e.g.,it may even improve vaccine responses in"at-risk"patients),whereas regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic conditions(not only obesity,diabetes,or cardiovascular diseases,but also several types of cancer)partly due to its anti-inflammatory effects.
基金supported by a Sara Borrell(CD21/00138)and Miguel Servet(CP18/00034)postdoctoralcontracts,respectively,granted by Instituto de Salud CarlosⅢfunded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and Fondos Feder(Alejandro Lucia,Grant No.PI18/00139+1 种基金Carmen Fiuza-Luces,Grant No.PI20/00645)by"the Wereld Kanker Onderzoek Fonds"(WKOF),as part of the World Cancer Research Fund International grant program(Grant No.IIG_FULL_2021_007)。
文摘Historically,patients with cancer were told to avoid physical exertion.This dogma has changed over the last 2 decades,with an exponential growth in the number of studies showing not only the safety,but also the benefits of regular physical activity/exercise in the cancer continuum,notably for attenuating treatment-related toxicities and side effects.
基金funded by grants from the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and Fondos FEDER(Fondo de Investigaciones Sanitarias(FIS),grant numbers PI15/00558,PI18/00139).
文摘Dear Editor,ETadegn TagedPFailure to meet World Health Organization(WHO)-determined minimum physical activity(PA)levels is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease(CVD),^(1)but evidence is still scarce on its effects on other CVD risk factors.Furthermore,whether or not there are sex-specific effects on the association between PA and CVD risk is a matter of controversy,with some authors observing a protective effect of PA in men but not in women,^(2)and others finding the opposite trend.^(3)
基金supported by the University of Alcalá(contract number FPI2016 to Valenzuela)the Spanish Ministry of Education,Culture and Sport(contract number FPU14/03435 to Morales)the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness(Fondo de Investigaciones Sanitarias and Fondos FEDER,grant numbers PI15/00558 and PI18/00139 to Lucia).
文摘Background Recovery from sport injuries commonly involves a muscle disuse situation(i.e.,reduction in physical activity levels sometimes preceded by joint immobilization)with subsequent negative effects on muscle mass and function.Purpose To summarize the current body of knowledge on the effectiveness of different physical strategies that are currently available to mitigate the negative effects of muscle disuse during recovery from sports injury.Methods A narrative review was conducted to summarize the information available on neuromuscular electrical stimulation(NMES),blood flow restriction(BFR)and vibration intervention.Results The concomitant application of BFR and low-intensity exercise has shown promising results in the prevention of disuse-induced muscle atrophy.Some benefits might also be obtained with BFR alone(i.e.,with no exercise),but evidence is still inconclusive.NMES,which can be applied both passively and synchronously with exercise,can also attenuate most of the negative changes associated with disuse periods.In turn,the mechanical stimulus elicited by vibration seems effec-tive to reduce the loss of bone mineral density that accompanies muscle disuse and could also provide some benefits at the muscle tissue level.Conclusions Different physical strategies are available to attenuate disuse-induced negative consequences during recovery from injury.These interventions can be applied passively,which makes them feasible during the first stages of the recovery.However,it would be advisable to apply these strategies in conjunction with low-intensity voluntary exercise as soon as this is feasible.
