Rapid weight loss can increase the risk of acute kidney injury in wrestlers

Objective Restrictive diets, forced starvation or voluntary weight loss are attracting more and more attention from scientists. Overall trends show that about 80% of combat sports athletes use specific methods of reducing body mass. Rapid weight loss could be a risk factor for kidney-related adverse...

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Main Authors: Natasa Zenic, Patrik Drid, Attilio Carraro, Tatjana Trivic, Roberto Roklicer, Toni Modric, Aleksandra Milovancev, Mirka Lukic-Sarkanovic, Nemanja Maksimovic, Antonino Bianco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-05-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/9/2/e001617.full