Lipid profile and redox status in high performance rhythmic female teenagers gymnasts.

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the lipid profile and some parameters of oxi-redox status in a group of teenage female athletes. All gymnasts of the Portuguese National Team of Rhythmic (n=20) were included in the study. A group of untrained healthy female adolescents, matched for age, was also included (n=28).Auxology, nutritional status and body composition were evaluated as well as biological parameters, dietary and training...