Dietary Intervention Restored Menses in Female Athletes with Exercise-Associated Menstrual Dysfunction with Limited Impact on Bone and Muscle Health

Dietary Intervention Restored Menses in Female Athletes with Exercise-Associated Menstrual Dysfunction with Limited Impact on Bone and Muscle Health

Exercise-related menstrual dysfunction (ExMD) is associated with low energy availability (EA), decreased bone mineral density (BMD), and increased risk of musculoskeletal injury. We investigated whether a 6-month carbohydrate-protein (CHO-PRO) supplement (360 kcal/day, 54 g CHO/day, 20 g PRO/day)...

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Main Authors: Lynn Cialdella-Kam, Charlotte P. Guebels, Gianni F. Maddalozzo, Melinda M. Manore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
amenorrhea
oligomenorrhea
energy intake
energy expenditure
exercise performance
bone health
protein synthesis
protein degradation
muscle strength
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/8/3018

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