Free radicals are reactive compounds that are naturally produced in the human body. They
can exert positive effects (eg on the immune system) or negative effects (eg lipids, proteins or …

The microbiota includes different microorganisms consisting of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and
protozoa distributed over many human body surfaces including the skin, vagina, gut, and …

N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), and especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are essential compounds for human health. They have …

In order to test the hypothesis that dietary restriction may have a negative influence on
physiological and psychological adaptation to a judo competition, we examined the effects of …

The purpose of this investigation was to study the physiological and psychological states of
16 tennis players (8 males, 8 females) during the day of the first match of a tennis tournament …

This study tested the hypothesis that male athletes who feel pressured to maintain a specific
body weight present an elevated risk of subclinical eating disorders. Twelve judoists (19.5±…

We examined changes in the haematological, metabolic, immunological, hormonal, and
psychological fields using selected variables in 20 professional soccer players, over the course …

As the largest organ in the human body, the skin has multiple functions of which one of the
most important is the protection against various harmful stressors. The keratinised stratified …

Physical training is known to increase the antioxidant defence system and reduce exercise-induced
oxidative stress. However, intense physical aerobic and anaerobic training and …

The aim of the study was to examine the prevalence and relationships between disordered
eating, menstrual irregularity, musculoskeletal injuries and psychological characteristics in …