Hydroxyproline

Non-essential Amino Acid

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Plasma

Elevated plasma hydroxyproline is believed to be an indicator of connective tissue damage, particularly after DOMS¹.

References

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Armstrong RB. Mechanisms of exercise-induced delayed onset muscular soreness: A brief review. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 1984;16(6):529-538.