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The review aims to elucidate the impacts of exercise intensity on immune system functions.

Impact of Physical Activity and Sport on the Immune System

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The review aims to elucidate the impacts of exercise intensity on immune system functions.
Descriptive review of various experimental studies
Analysis of immune responses following different types of exercise including heavy training and ultra-long distance events
Exploration of parallels between exercise-induced immune responses and surgical sepsis
Moderate physical activity stimulates immune functions, while vigorous exercise suppresses them
Heavy training leads to immune impairments, including altered cytokine expression and suppressed natural killer cell function
Top-level athletes utilize immunoglobulin preparations for immune protection post-exercise.

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Review examines how exercise influences immune function, highlighting potential risks for athletes.

Shepard et al. (1996) studied this question.

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