Impact of beta adrenergic antagonsim on energy metabolism and body composition

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/481383

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Beta-blockers are drugs commonly used to treat high blood pressure, anxiety, migraines and irregular heart rhythms. They work by blocking the action of chemical messengers called catecholamines which increase metabolic rate, fat utilisation and heart function. The aim is to determine whether ?-blockers impair metabolic function of the body which may lead to obesity and a loss of fitness. Judicious use of these medications and consideration of alternatives may lead to better health outcomes.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $118,557.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Nutritional science

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Beta-blockers | Changes in body composition | Energy expenditure | Metabolism | Sympathetic nervous system

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