The Influence of Levothyroxine on Body Composition and Physical Performance in Subclinical Hypothyroidism.

Levothyroxine is commonly used to treat hypothyroidism. This study investigates how far the intake of L-T4 influences body composition, energy expenditure, respiratory quotient as well as strength, endurance and mobility in premenopausal women who suffer from subclinical hypothyroidism. Twenty-five women (27.

The effect of stroboscopic vision on performance in a football specific assessment.

This study aimed to investigate how restricted visual feedback affects performance in a football-specific skills assessment that incorporates the coupling of football a-specific perceptual information with football-specific motor actions. The Footbonaut is a 14x14m cage equipped with 8 ball dispensers and 64 targets measuring passing accuracy and time to complete each pass. Eighty-four amateur male participants (19.

[Risk and benefit of nutritional supplements for the treatment of postmenopausal complaints].

Menopause is for many females associated with an occurrence of a variety of health complaints and a decrease in quality in life. Hot flashes, sleep disturbances and a variety of other symptoms result in a strong psychological strain. Hormone replacement therapy for treatment of climacteric complaints is discussed controversially regarding associated side effects.