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- Title
Analysis of Intracellular and Extracellular Selenium Concentrations: Differences According to Training Level.
- Authors
Toro-Román, Víctor; Bartolomé, Ignacio; Siquier-Coll, Jesús; Robles-Gil, María C.; Muñoz, Diego; Maynar-Mariño, Marcos
- Abstract
Trace mineral element concentrations are under homeostatic control. Selenium (Se) is a very important micronutrient for the antioxidant and immune system. Se metabolism could be modified due to physical training. This research aimed to analyze the extracellular (plasma, urine and serum) and intracellular (platelets and erythrocytes) concentrations of Se in athletes and to compare it with subjects with low levels of physical training. Forty young men divided into a control group (CG; n = 20; 19.25 ± 0.39 years) and a training group (TG; n = 20; 18.15 ± 0.27 years) participated in this study. The TG was formed by semi-professional soccer players. The analysis of Se was determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The TG obtained higher values of maximum oxygen consumption and muscle percentage (p < 0.05). The TG showed reduced absolute (p < 0.01) and relative (p < 0.05) Se concentrations in erythrocytes and platelets in comparison to CG. Trace element assessments should not be limited only to extracellular compartments as there could be deficiencies at the intracellular level.
- Subjects
SELENIUM analysis; SOCCER; BLOOD plasma; ANTIOXIDANTS; COMPARATIVE studies; IMMUNITY; EXERCISE intensity; MASS spectrometry; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; BODY movement; RESEARCH funding; MINERALS
- Publication
Nutrients, 2022, Vol 14, Issue 9, p1857
- ISSN
2072-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nu14091857