Fitts, R H

The deleterious effects of bed rest on human skeletal muscle fibers are exacerbated by hypercortisolemia and ameliorated by dietary supplementation. [electronic resource] - American journal of physiology. Cell physiology Jul 2007 - C313-20 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

0363-6143

10.1152/ajpcell.00573.2006 doi


Adult
Amino Acids, Essential--administration & dosage
Bed Rest--adverse effects
Chronic Disease
Cushing Syndrome--chemically induced
Dietary Sucrose--administration & dosage
Humans
Hydrocortisone--analogs & derivatives
Male
Muscle Contraction--drug effects
Muscle Fibers, Fast-Twitch--drug effects
Muscle Fibers, Slow-Twitch--drug effects
Muscle Strength--drug effects
Muscle, Skeletal--drug effects
Muscular Atrophy--etiology
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome