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This paper describes an approach for colorimetric detection of salivary α-amylase, one of the potential biomarkers of autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity, for enabling assessment of fatigue. The ability of α-amylase to cleave α-bonds of polysaccharides is utilized for developing a colorimetric
A double blind randomized controlled trial was conducted in 71 adolescents aged 11-18 years. Inclusion in the trial required fulfilment of the diagnostic criteria, (Fukuda et al., 1994). Three infusions of 1 gm/kg (max 1 litre of 6 gm/100 ml in 10% w/v maltose solution) were given one month apart.
BACKGROUND
Lifestyle factors are known to affect skeletal development and integrity. Specifically, running has been reported to increase risk of fatigue fractures, whereas chronic alcohol consumption has been shown to reduce bone formation and bone mass. The combined effect of exercise and alcohol