Evaluation of Some Biochemical Variables among Smoker Athletes in Kirkuk City

Abstract

The study aimed to evaluate the levels of some biochemical variables such as vitamins C, E, and D, as well as albumin and uric acid levels, in addition to levels of fatty proteins in the blood serum of a group of smoking athletes and compare the results with the levels of these biochemical variables in non-smoking athletes (as a control group). The study sample included 100 individuals divided into two groups: smoking athletes (60 individuals) and non-smoking athletes (40 individuals), in addition to calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI).The study results showed lower levels of vitamins C and E in smokers athletes compared to non-smokers athletes, while vitamin D levels were low in both smokers and non-smokers athletes. The results also showed a decrease in albumin and uric acid levels in smokers’ athletes. Additionally, levels of fatty proteins (T.G, Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL) were measured, and the levels were within the normal range for both smokers and non-smokers athletes.