S. Mukunthan1, D. Ponnudhali2, P. Nagarajan3
BACKGROUND
Increased hsCRP levels is known to be associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction, thromboembolic attacks and peripheral vascular disease. Moderate intensity physical activities like aerobic exercise training, may reduce the inflammatory process in the arteries causing a reduction in the hsCRP levels.
AIM AND OBJECTIVES
To assess the serum hsCRP levels, BMI (Body Mass Index) and lipid status of individuals undergoing aerobic exercise and to study the correlation of hsCRP levels with BMI and the lipid parameters.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
An analysis was conducted among 40 young adult men who had underwent aerobic exercise for more than 6 months and 40 non- exercising men. Serum hsCRP & lipid parameters analysed using semiautoanalyzer.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
The statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 16. The parameters were compared among the 2 groups using Independent t test and correlations between hsCRP and other parameters were done.
RESULTS
Serum hsCRP levels were significantly high (p=0.007) in non-exercising men of group 2(2.66±1.51 mg/L) compared to the exercising group 1 (1.77±0.84 mg/L). The serum Triglycerides (p=0.005) & BMI (p=0.014) were increased in the non-exercising men from that of the exercising group. Serum HDL levels were significantly high in the exercising group (p=0.000). Serum hsCRP was positively correlated with BMI and triglycerides and negatively correlated with HDL levels.
CONCLUSION
Aerobic exercise training may cause a reduction in hsCRP levels, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity.
