Effect of long-term voluntary exercise and energy restriction on bone mineral density in mature female rats

The female athlete triad is a syndrome that leads to disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. The pathophysiologic mechanisms that lead to reduced bone mass in female athletes are low energy and functional hypothalamic amenorrhea. The aim of the present study was to establish an animal model...

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Main Authors: Kaoru Yanaka, Mitsuru Higuchi, Yoshiko Ishimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpfsm/1/4/1_695/_pdf/-char/en