Comparison of some plasma inflammation markers in elite Master athletes, recreational athletes and sedentary males

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Objective: It is known that high-intensity exercises lead to muscle damage and fibrosis. This study aims to compare some plasma inflammation markers in elite master athletes, recreational athletes and sedentary males to determine muscle injury. Material and Methods: 60 healthy male participants (min-max 45-65 years) were divided into 3 groups: Elite master athletes performing high intensity training (EMAG; n=22), recreational athletes performing moderate intensity training (RG; n=21) and sedentary controls (CG; n=17). Resting serum levels of the monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP), Tumor Necrosis Factor Alfa (TNF-α), Transforming Growth Factor Beta-1 (TGF-β-1), and Klotho hormone were compared among the groups. Results: Body weight, fat percentages, body mass index were lower and MaxVO2 was higher in EMAG than those of both RG and CG. TGF-β-1 and Klotho Hormone levels of EMAG and RG were higher than CG. Vitamin D levels of EMAG were found higher than those of CG. Conclusion: Regular long-term endurance training has a long-term positive impact on the regeneration of muscle damage and inflammation. The high levels of Klotho hormone determined in EMAG provides a longer and healthier life by extending the initiation process of many illnesses including metabolic diseases.