Monthly Archives: February 2008
Nutrients that Support the Immune System
In addition to glutamine, there has been interest in determining the role that other nutrients may have on immune function. From these studies, there appear to be several nutrients and or herbs that may help athletes maintain a healthier immune … Continue reading
Do Athletes Need Supplemental Antioxidants?
As a result of training, all of the various oxidative processes are elevated in both aerobic and anaerobic athletes. The magnitude of these elevations depends on the intensity and type of exercise in which one is engaged. Also, some authors … Continue reading
Vitamin C, Antioxidant or Pro-oxidant
Of course thousands of people supplement vitamin C for its antioxidant properties. In fact, many consume several grams per day in an effort to reduce the damage that free radical compounds can cause. But is consuming such high doses beneficial … Continue reading
Finding a Reputable Source of Sports Supplement
Charlatans thrive in the field of nutrition perhaps more so than in any other area of medical science. A quick glance through the business pages of the phone book will likely reveal many nutritionists who claim to be qualified nutrition-related … Continue reading
Endurance Athletes and Increased Mitochondrial Oxygen Processing
Aerobic athletes produce physical work relatively slowly over long periods of time through the hydrolysis of ATP The demand for the re-synthesis of ATP to continue muscular work during prolonged exercise is met by the oxidation of fuel (carbohydrates, fats, … Continue reading