Study of biochemical parameters in elite football players

Sports demand from those who practice it, adaptation, training and a good physical condition. The objective of the work was to study in serum/plasma of trained people (elite football players, n=32) and untrained people (n=16) the clinical laboratory, haematological, and endocrinal profiles; 2) to relate the biochemical findings to sports physiopathology; 3) Assess the probable clinical implication of the results obtained. The results detained showe a significant decrease in hematocrit, iron, platelets and bilirrubin (physiological plasma expansion); magnesium (enzymatic consumption); proteins and glycemia (increase in energy metabolism and protein change). Without significant changes in endocrinological profile (decreased TSH, greater hormone efficiency); and lipid profile (increased HDL and decreased LDL; lipoprotein protector effect). Significant increase: calcium (more availability); urea (increased protein metabolism); and aldolase y creatinkinase (lysis of trained muscle fibre). Creatinkinase is the scoreboard of belonging to the elite group. It should be a different reference value for this group. - Thus, sport is object of study at the clinical laboratory; and implementation of the scientific knowledge in a practical and suitable manner enables the health professional to make relevant and right decisions.