Nordic Walking Training and Vitamin D in Multiple Myeloma Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Czerwińska-Ledwig Olga, Żychowska Małgorzata, Jurczyszyn Artur, Kryst Joanna, Dzidek Adrianna, Zuziak Roxana, Jurczyszyn Anna, Piotrowska Anna
Primary Institution: Institute for Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland
Hypothesis
The training intervention may induce changes in the examined sirtuins and vitamin D metabolites.
Conclusion
The 6-week Nordic walking training cycle positively affected the level of vitamin 25(OH)D3 but did not influence the rest of the biochemical parameters studied.
Supporting Evidence
- The training group showed a significant increase in physical activity levels.
- Vitamin 25(OH)D3 levels increased significantly in the training group over time.
- No significant changes were observed in the serum levels of sirtuins and FOXO3a.
Takeaway
Patients with multiple myeloma who did Nordic walking for six weeks had higher vitamin D levels, but it didn't change other important proteins.
Methodology
30 patients were divided into a training group and a control group, with blood samples taken at multiple time points to assess biochemical markers.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 62.3 years in the training group and 63.6 years in the control group.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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