Homeostatic, Glucolytic and Lipolytic Presentations Before and after Soccer Game
Agoro, Eni-Yimini Solomon *
Directorate of Research and Quality Assurance, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Alabrah, Waibode Peter
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
George, Gborienemi Simeon
Directorate of Research and Quality Assurance, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Wankasi, Mieebi Martins
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Soccer is a worldwide game played for health, entertainment and economic purposes. The effect of soccer activities on homeostatic, glucolytic and lipolytic biochemical parameters were estimated before and after 90 minutes of a full-time game. Twenty-two (22) male soccer players from a second-tier squad took part in the investigation. The biochemical parameters which included serum electrolytes, plasma glucose, serum proteins and lipids were analyzed using standard WHO-approved methods. All data were analyzed using student t-test on SPSS 23 version. The study showed that there was a significant increase in the concentrations of glucose & a decrease in potassium (p<0.05) after the soccer game. The other parameters analyzed were not significant. In conclusion, glucose and potassium concentrations should be monitored before and after regular exercise to avoid possible adverse outcomes associated with hypoglycaemia and/or hyperkalemia.
Keywords: Soccer, electrolytes, glucose, lipids, homeostasis