The Effect of Endurance and Resistance Training on Serum Level of Orexin A, Lipid Profiles and Food Intake in Male Rats: An Experimental Study
M. Parastesh[1], A. Saremi[2]
Received: 29/09/2018 Sent for Revision: 03/11/2018 Received Revised Manuscript: 08/12/2018 Accepted: 25/12/2018
Background and Objectives: Since orexin regulates food intake and energy expenditure, the
purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of endurance and resistance training on serum levels of orexin A, lipid profiles and dietary intake of healthy rats.
Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 32 healthy Wistar rats (8 weeks old) with a weight range of 265±22 were randomly divided into three groups (control, endurance training and resistance training). The exercise groups performed regular endurance and resistance training for 8 weeks. 24 hours after the last session of blood serum test, rats were collected to study serum levels of orexin A and lipid profiles. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test.
Results: The endurance training (p=0.04) and resistance training (p=0.011) significantly decreased serum levels of orexin A compared to the control group. Endurance training (p=0.012) and resistance training (p=0.023) significantly decreased insulin resistance index compared to control group. Also, a significant decrease in serum triglyceride (p=0.001) and LDL (p=0.002) in the endurance training group and a significant decrease in serum triglyceride levels (p=0.017) and a significant increase in HDL (p=0.011) in the resistance training group compared to the control group. The mean of consumed food in the endurance training group (p=0.03) and resistance training group (p=0.18) decreased significantly compared to the control group.
Conclusion: It seems that endurance and resistance training reduces serum levels of orexin A, which results in a decrease in food intake, lipid profiles and insulin resistance index.
Key words:
Orexin A, Insulin resistance index, Lipid profiles, Endurance training, Resistance training, Rat
Funding: The present research was based on a research project approved by the Deputy Director of Research and Technology at Arak University, which has been funded by this deputy.
Conflict of interest: None declared.
Ethical approval: The Ethics Committee of Arak University of Medical Sciences approved the study (IR.Arakmu.rec.1394.329).
How to cite this article: Parastesh M, Saremi A. The Effect of Endurance and Resistance Training on Serum Level of Orexin A, Lipid Profiles and Food Intake in Male Rats: An Experimental Study .
J Rafsanjan Univ Med Sci 2019; 17 (12): 1143-54. [Farsi]
[1]- Assistant Prof., Dept. of Sports Physiology and Injuries, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran
ORCID:0000-0002-0273-9955,
(Corresponding Author) Tel: (086) 34773363, Fax: (086) 34173492, E-mail: M-Parastesh@araku.ac.ir
[2]- Associate Prof., Dept. of Sports Physiology and Injuries, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran
ORCID:0000-0002-0113-1493