"ELKAR" - METABOLIC CORRECTION OF PHYSICAL-STRESS-RELATED CHANGES IN THE BODY IN YOUTH SPORTS
The article presents a review of the literature and the results of studies which support the use of drugs in sport karnitinsoderzhaschih practice. Purpose. Elkar assessment of prospects for correction of stress-mediated dysfunctions full cardiovascular and immune systems in young athletes. Materials and Methods. Clinical, instrumental (ECG, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, rhythmography, bicycle ergometry), biochemical, immuno-logical and psychological methods evaluated the efficacy of L-carnitine in 78 children 11-15 years (mean age - 13.4±1.2 years) engaged in sports gymnastics. Results. Found that course reception Elkar had cardioprotective effect, reducing the number of premature beats by 21%, the duration of the QTc interval by 8.4%, myocardial mass index by 8%, as well as reducing the detection of myocardial diastolic dysfunction. Elkar assisted stress protective effect, reducing by 37-94% concentration of biochemical markers of stress, the level of stress index, situational and personal anxiety, corrected figures innate and adaptive immunity, helping to reduce the incidence of seasonal passes and sporting activities. The drug increased the level of physical performance of young athletes by 4.3%. Conclusions. It is advisable to use Elkar children's sports practice for correction of stress-mediated immune and cardiac disorders.