Can we assess exercise metabolism from skin? Metabolomic profiles in skin dialysate collected during exercise
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Monitoring exercise intensity is essential for maximizing health benefits. Although indirect calorimetry is the gold standard for assessing metabolic stress, it requires specialized equipment. We found that specific metabolites in skin interstitial fluid reflect systemic metabolic status across varying exercise intensities. These findings support the development of wearable devices capable of continuously and noninvasively monitoring whole body metabolism, offering a practical alternative for real-time assessment of exercise intensity in diverse settings.
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology
Authors: Katsuhiko Yajima, Gulinu Maimaituxun, Taito Murakami, Shota Mitsuhashi, Koichi Watanabe, Takeshi Nishiyasu, Naoto Fujii
Institutions: Josai University, University of Tsukuba
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7166346016