Abstract
The potential of exercise-induced changes in peripheral amino acids to alter blood prolactin levels through a serotonergic system modification was investigated in 8 male athletes. In two trials, subjects (N = 8) exercised on a cycle ergometer for 5 hr. The intensity of exercise corresponded to 55% VO2max (T55) or 75% VO2max (T75), respectively. In each trial, each subject received a 25-g energy bar (111 kcal) every 60 min, as well as 300 ml of a 6% carbohydrate solution (90 kcal) every 30 min of exercise duration. Plasma glucose and insulin declined (p < or = .05) in both trials during exercise. Ammonia was augmented (p < or = .05) above the baseline concentration after 120 min in both trials. During the last 2 hr of exercise, plasma free fatty acids were higher (p < or = .05) in T75 than in T55. During this time, the plasma free TRP/BCAA ratio was also augmented (p < or = .05) in T75, while no change was induced in T55. Plasma prolactin did not change in T55, while an increase (p < or = .05) was found in T75. The findings may further support the hypothesis that during endurance exercise changes in peripheral amino acid concentration may influence prolactin response via serotonergic system modifications.
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