TY - JOUR T1 - Biochemical changes as a result of prolonged strenuous exercise JF - British Journal of Sports Medicine JO - Br J Sports Med SP - 301 LP - 303 DO - 10.1136/bjsm.36.4.301 VL - 36 IS - 4 AU - D E R Warburton AU - R C Welsh AU - M J Haykowsky AU - D A Taylor AU - D P Humen Y1 - 2002/08/01 UR - http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/36/4/301.abstract N2 - Objective: To briefly review biochemical changes that may result from prolonged strenuous exercise and to relate these changes to health risk.Methods: Medline and Sports Discus databases were searched for relevant articles. Additional articles were found using cross referencing and the authors' knowledge of the subject area.Results: Prolonged strenuous exercise may result in a series of biochemical changes that are of concern from a health point of view. Generally, these changes are benign, but some, especially hyponatraemia, are potentially life threatening occurrences.Conclusion: Doctors and athletes should be aware of the potentially adverse biochemical changes, especially hyponatraemia, that may result from prolonged strenuous exercise. ER -