Higher daily physical activity is associated with higher osteocalcin levels in adolescents

Higher daily physical activity is associated with higher osteocalcin levels in adolescents

Background: Exercise stimulates bone remodeling and improves insulin sensitivity (Si), even without associated weight loss. Osteocalcin (OCN), a bone-derived protein, is associated with improved Si. Purpose: We examined how daily physical activity is associated with OCN and Si. Methods: Physical act...

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Main Authors: Saydi E. Chahla, Brigitte I. Frohnert, William Thomas, Aaron S. Kelly, Brandon M. Nathan, Lynda E. Polgreen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
Subjects:
Osteocalcin
Adolescents
Obesity
Physical activity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335515000893

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