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Benefits of higher resistance‐training volume are related to ribosome biogenesis
Hammarström, Daniel; Øfsteng, Sjur Johansen; Koll, Lise; Hanestadhaugen, Marita; Hollan, Ivana; Apro, William; Whist, Jon Elling; Blomstrand, Eva; Rønnestad, Bent; Ellefsen, Stian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Resistance‐exercise volume is a determinant of training outcomes. However not all individuals respond in a dose‐dependent fashion. In this study, 34 healthy individuals (males n = 16, 23.6 (4.1) years; females n = 18, 22.0 ... -
Cadmium, lead and mercury in Norwegian obese patients before and 12 months after bariatric surgery
Mikalsen, Solveig Meyer; Monsen, Anne Lise Bjørke; Flaten, Trond Peder; Whist, Jon Elling; Aaseth, Jan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Purpose Previous studies have suggested a role for the toxic elements lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and cadmium (Cd) in the development of insulin resistance and hypertension. Increased blood Pb levels have been reported after ... -
Irisin in Blood Increases Transiently after Single Sessions of Intense Endurance Exercise and Heavy Strength Training
Nygaard, Nygaard; Slettaløkken, Gunnar; Vegge, Geir; Hollan, Ivana; Whist, Jon Elling (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Abstract Purpose Irisin is a recently identified exercise-induced hormone that increases energy expenditure, at least in rodents. The main purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that Irisin increases acutely ... -
Patients with depression display cytokine levels in serum and cerebrospinal fluid similar to patients with diffuse neurological symptoms without a defined diagnosis
Hestad, Knut; Engedal, Knut; Aukrust, Pål; Farup, Per Grønaas; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Ueland, Thor; Whist, Jon Elling (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Introduction: Several reports indicate that inflammation may play a role in depression and demonstrate enhanced systemic levels of inflammatory mediators. We hypothesized that 44 patients with a diagnosis of depression ... -
The effect of ApoE e4 on blood pressure in patients with and without depression
Hestad, Knut; Engedal, Knut; Whist, Jon Elling; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Introduction: Depression is considered an independent risk factor for hypertension, particularly for people with recurrent episodes or a long history of depression. Another risk factor for cardiovascular disease is the ... -
The Relationships among Tryptophan, Kynurenine, Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase, Depression, and Neuropsychological Performance
Hestad, Knut; Engedal, Knut; Whist, Jon Elling; Farup, Per Grønaas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)It has been suggested that the metabolic enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) is a biological mediator of inflammation related to the psychopathology of depression, with a Kynurenine (KYN) increase in the Tryptophan ... -
Vitamin D3 supplementation does not enhance the effects of resistance training in older adults
Mølmen, Knut Sindre; Hammarström, Jens Konrad Daniel; Pedersen, Karianne; Lie, Anne Cecilie Lian; Steile, Ragnvald B.; Nygård, Håvard; Khan, Yusuf; Hamarsland, Håvard; Koll, Lise; Hanestadhaugen, Marita; Eriksen, Atle Lie; Grindaker, Eirik; Whist, Jon Elling; Buck, Daniel; Ahmad, Rafi; Strand, Tor Arne; Rønnestad, Bent R.; Ellefsen, Stian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Lifestyle therapy with resistance training is a potent measure to counteract age-related loss in muscle strength and mass. Unfortunately, many individuals fail to respond in the expected manner. This phenomenon ...