[PDF][PDF] A method to evaluate dynamics and periodicity of hormone secretion

G Mazzoccoli, F Giuliani… - Journal of biological …, 2011 - researchgate.net
MATERIALS AND METHODS Subjects gave written informed consent and the study was
approved by the local Scientific and Ethics Committee. Peripheral blood samples were
collected at intervals of 4 h for 24 h from eleven healthy men, ages 35-53 years (meaniSE:
43.6 i]. 7, body mass indexiSE 25.8106?) Inclusion criteria were age (< 65 years), BM](> 20
and< 30), normal physical activity level, no psychiatric disorder or other chronic conditions,
no smoking or alcohol intake, and normal blood pressure levels. Healthy status was …