Effects of deep-sea water on training efficiency, locomotor function and respiratory metabolism in young and aged mice
Koji Fukui,
Riki Takeuchi,
Yugo Kato,
Nozomu Takeuchi,
Hirotsugu Takenaka,
Masahiro Kohno
Affiliations
Koji Fukui
Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory, Department of Bioscience and Engineering, College of System Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Fukasaku 307, Minuma-ku, Saitama, 337-8570, Japan; Corresponding author. Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory, Department of Bioscience and Engineering, College of System Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Room No. 6203-1, Building No. 6, Fukasaku 307, Minuma-ku, Saitama, 337-8570, Japan.
Riki Takeuchi
Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory, Department of Bioscience and Engineering, College of System Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Fukasaku 307, Minuma-ku, Saitama, 337-8570, Japan
Yugo Kato
Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory, Department of Bioscience and Engineering, College of System Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Fukasaku 307, Minuma-ku, Saitama, 337-8570, Japan
Nozomu Takeuchi
Dydo-Takenaka Beverage Co., Ltd., Haneyou Ko 1310-1, Muroto, 781-6741, Japan
Hirotsugu Takenaka
Dydo-Takenaka Beverage Co., Ltd., Haneyou Ko 1310-1, Muroto, 781-6741, Japan
Masahiro Kohno
Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory, Department of Bioscience and Engineering, College of System Engineering and Science, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Fukasaku 307, Minuma-ku, Saitama, 337-8570, Japan
Deep sea water (DSW) contains many trace minerals, and its applications, which include its use as drinking water, have gradually been expanding. Generally, humans tend to be lacking in mineral intake and deficiencies of trace minerals may increase the risk of several health problems. In recent years, the lack of exercise among the elderly has become an issue, leading to the onset of frailty and sarcopenia, which in turn increases the risk of dementia. Therefore, we investigated whether the daily intake of DSW-extract-added water (DSW; hardness 300 mg/L) impacted the training effect in aged mice. Treatment with DSW significantly induced a training effect in aged mice subjected to treadmill exercise. Locomotor function and metabolic capacity were also significantly increased in aged mice after DSW treatment. The results indicate that daily intake of DSW may enhance the training effect of exercise and affect locomotor performance.
