Too much of a good thing: Excess exercise can harm mitochondria.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.cmet.2021.04.008.
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Abstract
Health benefits of aerobic exercise are indisputable and are closely related to the maintenance of mitochondrial energy homeostasis and insulin sensitivity. Flockhart et al. (2021) demonstrate, however, that a high volume of high-intensity aerobic exercise adversely affects mitochondrial function and may cause impaired glucose tolerance.
Medical subject headings
- Glucose Intolerance
- Insulin Resistance