Biomarkers of oxidative stress, diet and exercise distinguish soldiers selected and non-selected for special forces training.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The metabolomic profiles of Soldiers entering the U.S. Special Forces Assessment and Selection course (SFAS) have not been evaluated.

Objectives

To compare pre-SFAS blood metabolomes of Soldiers selected during SFAS versus those not selected, and explore the relationships between the metabolome, physical performance, and diet quality.

Methods

Fasted blood samples and food frequency questionnaires were collected from 761 Soldiers prior to entering SFAS to assess metabolomic profiles and diet quality, respectively. Physical performance was assessed throughout SFAS.

Results

Between-group differences (False Discovery Rate < 0.05) in 108 metabolites were detected. Selected candidates had higher levels of compounds within xenobiotic, pentose phosphate, a

SUBMITTER: Stein JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10090007 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature