title: Effects of exercise training on plasma androgens in men.
abstract: An increased risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) is associated with a reduced plasma androgen concentration in men. The purpose of the present study was to determine if plasma testosterone (T), sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) concentration were altered with an exercise training program which reduced CAD risk. Thirteen men (mean +/- SE, age 47.2 +/- 1.5 yrs) were examined before and after 14 weeks of endurance-oriented physical training (3-4 days/week, 30-45 min/day). There were no changes in basal plasma T, SHBG and DHEAS concentration despite a significant (p < 0.05) increase in insulin sensitivity, plasma HDL cholesterol, and a decrease in plasma triglyceride and adiposity. Exercise training thus appears to reduce CAD risk irrespective of androgen concentration in men.
authors.affiliation: Human Performance Laboratory, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Houmard
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McCulley
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Shinebarger
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Bruno
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000728:Androgens / Q000097:blood*; D001823:Body Composition; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012738:Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin / Q000032:analysis; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D000728:Androgens; D008055:Lipids; D012738:Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin; D013739:Testosterone