In the authors' words
“We conclude that the association between higher physical activity and lower serum CRP levels is dependent on the lower body fat of the more active women, yet independent of oral HRT use.”
What was measured
- Inflammation Reported an improvement
- Body fat and weight Direction not stated
About the study
- Type
- Cross-sectional study
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal
- How many
- 133
- Exercise
- General physical activity
- Cited
- 29 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 12552583
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Similar studies
- A meta-analysis of 34 RCTs found exercise of at least eight weeks reduced CRP, TNF-alpha and IL-6, and increased adiponectin in postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity.
- A meta-analysis of 7 RCTs found programmed exercise for 3 to 4 months lowered insulin levels, HOMA-IR, BMI and body fat in postmenopausal women, while longer programs mainly reduced waist circumference.
- A meta-analysis of 17 randomized trials in menopausal women found exercise improved body fat, waist circumference, triglycerides, and lumbar spine bone density compared with no exercise.
- A meta-analysis of 11 trials in overweight or obese peri and postmenopausal women found exercise alone reduced body weight less than diet, but adding exercise to diet increased weight and fat loss.