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Biological variation and diagnostic accuracy of dehydration assessment markers

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Limitations of Salivary Osmolality as a Marker of Hydration Status

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Bovine colostrum supplementation attenuates the decrease of salivary lysozyme and enhances the recovery of neutrophil function after prolonged exercise

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Acute and chronic effects of exercise on markers of mucosal immunity

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Saliva indices track hypohydration during 48h of fluid restriction or combined fluid and energy restriction

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The effect of exercise on innate mucosal immunity

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Effects of exercise intensity on salivary antimicrobial proteins and markers of stress in active men

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