The impact of exercise on growth factors (VEGF and FGF2): results from a 12-month randomized intervention trial

ConclusionsWe did not detect differences in growth factor levels related to increasing doses of exercise. It is unlikely that changes in VEGF and FGF2 levels mediate the reduction in risk of post-menopausal breast cancer development in associated with increased levels of exercise.Trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT01435005.
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research