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  • Reversing menstrual dysfunction (REMEDY) : the impact of menstrual status on musculoskeletal and hormonal health

    Creator:
    Kam, Lynn Cialdella
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    Menstrual dysfunction (MD), possibly due to lower energy availability (EA), is prevalent in active women and associated with unfavorable heath consequences. PURPOSE: To determine if EA improvements in endurance-trained women, using a daily Carbohydrate-Protein supplement (CHO-PRO), will restore menstrual function and improve musculoskeletal health. METHODS: Athletes with MD (ExMD; n=8;...
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    Dissertation
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    summary of key findings and discussion in Chapter 5. ExMD can present in many forms with amenorrhea (no

  • The role of lutein and zeaxanthin in protecting the retina from light damage

    Creator:
    Derenick, Rhianna A.
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    Purpose: The xanthophyll carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are concentrated in the macula lutea of the retina. It is thought that the two plant pigments may play a role in preventing the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Exposure to damaging light plays a role in retinal deterioration and AMD. The...
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    Masters Thesis
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    can examine biochemical, physiological and dietary mechanisms of carotenoids and light damage at