Effect of exercise on lipid peroxidation.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The effect of physical exercise on lipid peroxidation was investigated. METHOD: 27 healthy young adult male subjects were included in this study. Urine samples were collected before and after exercises. Urinary malondialdehyde and creatinine levels (Cr) were measured. RESULTS: Urinary malondialdehyde levels were increased by exercise. While pre-exercise malondialdehyde levels were 5.02 +/- 1.26 nmol/mg Cr, post-exercise levels were 6.13 +/- 1.84 nmol/mg Cr (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: These findings indicated that physical exercise induced lipid peroxidation.