Estimation of the Integrity of Vital Organs and the Balance Between Catabolism and Anabolism in Athletes and Non-Athletes

3 Abstract: The purpose of this study was to estimate the integrity of vital organs and the balance between catabolism and anabolism in athletes and non-athletes. 20 students in Kena University were divided to two equal groups, athletes and non athletes and they were subjected to sub-maximal ergometric test. Blood samples were obtained before and after the tests, maximal oxygen consumption values were estimated after each test, also Creatine Kinase, Aminotransferases (ALT, AST), Cortisol and testosterone levels were determined pre and post tests using commercial kits, spectrophotometer and Elisa techniques. The results revealed significant increase in Creatine Kinase, ALT, AST, Cortisol and Testosterone in both groups, in case of post tests. At rest, data revealed different results in the studied Parameters as the CK, Cortisol and Testosterone rise in case of athletes indicated physical, mental stress. The results indicated that the measurement of enzymes lets one estimate the integrity of vital organs (Liver, Muscle) where as the Cortisol and Testosterone indicate the balance between catabolism and anabolism in athletes and non-athletes.