Vol. 28 (2) 2007 Neuro endocrinology letters

Effects of moderate ethanol drinking on the GH and cortisol responses to physical exercise.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of moderate amounts of ethanol on the GH and cortisol responses to physical exercise.

METHODS: Ten normal men underwent three bicycle ergometer tests. Test were carried out in basal conditions (control test) or after drinking 0.5 or 0.75 g/kg BW ethanol. Tests lasted 15 min in a.....