In the authors' words
“Independent of these changes in SPA, both TNF-alpha levels and cortisol-to-DHEA-S ratio decreased, whereas DHEA-S levels increased.”
What was measured
- Hormone levels Reported an improvement
- Inflammation Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Before-and-after study
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal
- How many
- 32
- How long
- 12 weeks
- Exercise
- Walking
- Cited
- 26 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 23250080
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