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Do carbohydrates increase the magnitude of the inflammatory response?: Author: Depner, Chris Michael; Date: 2008-08-15; Program: Exercise and Nutrition Sciences; Abstract: Inflammation is the body's response to tissue damage and infection and is correlated with several chronic diseases like type II diabetes. Cytokines are cell signaling proteins with multiple functions including control of inflammation. Cytokines are influenced by several factors such as carbohydrate intake and Exercise. Thus, carbohydrate intake and Exercise can influence inflammation. Purpose: To determine the influence of high carbohydrate intake on the inflammatory response to Exercise that induces muscle damage and inflammation. Methods: The study was a cross-over design. Each subject comp...; Download File | View full details