Effect of Exercise on Salivary Composition and Cortisol in Serum and Saliva in Man

Abstract

The effect of exercise on electrolytes and cortisol levels in serum and saliva was examined in 27 young, healthy male volunteers who performed graded submaximal cycle exercise for nine min at up to 85% of their age-predicted maximal heart rate. Seventeen men performed the Wingate anaerobic test for 30 s. A significant increase in pulse rate and systolic blood pressure and a decrease in diastolic blood pressure were found, and serum concentrations of Na+, K+, and lactate were significantly elevated immediately after exercise. A nonsignificant increase in saliva and serum cortisol levels was found. Significantly lowered salivary flow rate and elevated salivary K+, protein, and lactate concentrations were found within ten min after exercise. Salivary Mg2+ was significantly elevated after anaerobic exercise only.

Effect of consecutive aerobic and resistance exercise on cortisol, immunoglobulin A, and creatine kinase responses in male students

“…Therefore, the high concentration of salivary Cortisol accompanied by increase of saliva viscosity is the indicator of sympathetic nervous system activation [3]. The findings of this study are in line with findings of Ben-Aryeh et al [3] and KaciubaUscilko et al [17], who found that consecutive aerobic exercise and resistance exercise increase Cortisol concentration. Furthermore, the results of this study do not support the data given by O'Connor et al [33] and SariSarraf et al [37].…”

“…A study reported that Cortisol concentration increases due to continued exercises. These researchers reported that physical exercise could stimulate HPA, increase body temperature, increase Cortisol secretion, and the release of Cortisol from the carrier proteins [3]. Therefore, the high concentration of salivary Cortisol accompanied by increase of saliva viscosity is the indicator of sympathetic nervous system activation [3].…”

“…These researchers reported that physical exercise could stimulate HPA, increase body temperature, increase Cortisol secretion, and the release of Cortisol from the carrier proteins [3]. Therefore, the high concentration of salivary Cortisol accompanied by increase of saliva viscosity is the indicator of sympathetic nervous system activation [3]. The findings of this study are in line with findings of Ben-Aryeh et al [3] and KaciubaUscilko et al [17], who found that consecutive aerobic exercise and resistance exercise increase Cortisol concentration.…”

Mild dehydration: a risk factor for dental disease?

“…Exercise provides an interesting model for study of the effects of milder dehydration. A number of studies have reported decreased salivary flow and compositional changes during exercise (Salminen & Konttinen, 1963;Shannon, 1967;Dawes, 1981;Bardon et al, 1983;Ben-Aryeh et al, 1989;Ljungberg et al, 1997;Walsh et al, 1999;Bishop et al, 2000). The results of these studies have been rather variable, which may reflect wide differences in exercise schedules and also, different methods of saliva collection.…”

Changes in Salivary and Plasma Markers during and Following Short-Term Maximal Aerobic Exercise Assessed during Cognitive Assessment

“…Salivary Alpha-amylase [4]- [8] and cortisol [9]- [11] have both been assessed in numerous studies assessing the impact of both physical and psychological stressors on the levels of these hormones. Changes in glucose, lactate, glycerol, and NEFA levels during and following exercise are all potential indicators of altered fuel source availability [12]- [26].…”