Research
Neural
In advanced stages of overtraining syndrome, both pituitary ACTH release and intrinsic sympathetic activity decrease.
Understanding these changes can help in developing recovery strategies for athletes.
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the pituitary ACTH release also decreases...decreased intrinsic sympathetic activity.
Why this rating
The claim is supported by multiple findings regarding hormonal and sympathetic changes.
Source
Autonomic imbalance hypothesis and overtraining syndrome
M. Lehmann et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 1998
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