Leptin's Role in Energy Deficiency Syndromes
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by Kerri Miller
November 18, 2024
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3 min
The review by researchers from Harvard Medical School and international collaborators provides new insights into Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), a condition affecting athletes and military personnel. It emphasizes that REDs is not limited to the Female Athlete Triad and affects both sexes, involving multiple physiological systems. The article discusses the systemic disruptions caused by energy deficiency and highlights the high risks faced by military personnel, as well as potential strategies for prevention and treatment.
1. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) is a condition affecting athletes and military personnel. 2. REDs involves multiple physiological systems and is not limited to the Female Athlete Triad. 3. Energy availability is a key factor, with levels below 30 kcal/kg fat-free mass per day triggering substantial disruptions. 4. Leptin, a hormone produced by fat tissue, is identified as a potential key regulator in REDs. 5. Current recommendations focus on nutritional and behavioral modifications for prevention and treatment. 6. The International Olympic Committee has incorporated these findings into its consensus statement on REDs. 7. The authors declared no competing interests.
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