Blood phosphorus: diagnostic and prognostic value for functional state monitoring in elite athletes
Aim of the study is to determine diagnostic and prognostic value of blood phosphorus level for estimation of functional state in elite athletes during training process. In group of 33 athletes, interrelation between phosphorus level, working capacity of main adaptation systems and functional parameters of cardiorespiratory system has been studied. It is stated that blood phosphorus level indicating state of energetic resources mobilization during physical load at lower workloads is higher in bicycle racers, than in athletes with higher working capacity. In athletes with myocardium repolarization abnormalities, phosphorus level is lower than those with normal ECG parameters. Recommendations for blood phosphorus level normalization are given.