Body fluid homeostasis and cardiovascular adjustments during submaximal exercise : inlfuence of chewing coca leaves

Abstract

Abstract. The present study was undertaken to determine the haematological and cardiovascular status, at rest and during prolonged (1 h) submaximal exercise (approximately 70% of peak oxygen uptake in a group (n = 12) of chronic coca users after chewing approximately 50 g of coca leaves. The results were compared to those obtained in a group (n = 12) of nonchewers. At rest, coca chewing was a ...