CONCERNS REGARDING HAIR CORTISOL AS A BIOMARKER OF CHRONIC STRESS IN EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE

Hair cortisol has the potential to fill the methodological void of long-term cortisol assessment while becoming a widely accepted measure in biopsychology. This review critically examines the applicability and relevance of hair cortisol measurement specifically within the field of exercise and sport...

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Main Authors: Ingibjörg H. Jonsdottir, Uwe Pühse, Christian Herrmann, Nadeem Kalak, Catherine Elliot, Magnus Lindwall, Serge Brand, Markus Gerber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol11/n4/1/v11n4-1text.php