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Journal of Obesity & Weight loss Therapy | ISSN: 2165-7904 | Volume 8
June 06-07, 2018 | Philadelphia, USA
International Conference on
Obesity & Fitness Expo
Energy drinks intake modulates motor cortical excitability, plasticity and motor performance
Fortunato Battaglia
Seton Hall University, USA
E
nergy drinks (EDs) containing caffeine, taurine and glucuronolactone are very popular. In the field of athletic training,
previous reports showed that consumption of caffeinated EDs might affect motor behaviors and performances. The
physiology of cortical circuitries can be investigated in humans by using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). I will
discuss the use of TMS as a tool to investigate the effects of EDs intake on motor cortical circuitries to further understand
the mechanisms underlying to the putative ergogenic and performance-enhancing effects of EDs. Furthermore, I will discuss
the effects of EDs intake on sensorimotor integration, cortical plasticity, movement preparation and exercise-induces cortical
plastic adaptations in humans.
Biography
Fortunato Battaglia is an MD, PhD neurologist who specializes in clinical neurophysiology. He graduated from the University of Messina, Italy. Currently he is a
Professor at Seton Hall University where he teaches neuroscience, clinical neurology and motor control. He is interested in exploring cortical synaptic plasticity to
better understand the pathophysiology of neuropsychiatric diseases and to develop treatments for these conditions. His current research focus on integrative health
and wellness, motor control and cognition and he is conducting studies using non-invasive brain stimulation techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation
(TMS) and direct current stimulation (tDCS). He published over 70 papers on high-impact journals that have been extensively cited by other researchers.
fortunato.battaglia@shu.eduFortunato Battaglia, J Obes Weight Loss Ther 2018, Volulme: 8
DOI: 10.4172/2165-7904-C2-060