Effects of regular exercise on ischemia-modified albumin and total sulfhydryl levels in young women: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular physical activity provides systemic health benefits, including improvements in redox homeostasis and antioxidant defense. Ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) and total sulfhydryl groups (-SH) serve as sensitive biomarkers of oxidative protein modification and thiol-dependent antioxidant capacity. However, evidence regarding their relationship in young women who participate in structured exercise remains limited. This study aimed to investigate associations between regular exercise and serum IMA and -SH concentrations in healthy young women to better understand potential exercise-related redox differences and sex-specific physiological profiles.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 30 healthy women aged 18-25 years, recruited from university campuses and

SUBMITTER: Bilici OF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12675226 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature