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Principles of nutrition in sports and health training

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Principles of nutrition in sports and health training

Here is a basic guide to everyone who is working out.An appropriate diet is one of the most important factors facilitating sports and health training. It is assumed that the diet of people who are physically active should not deviate in its composition from the typical one, yet meet the increased energy and nutritional demands of the body. This applies to both athletes and those practicing amateur or recreational sports. Any strenuous exercise causes the organism to leave the state of equilibrium (homeostasis). Effective dietary regeneration not only ensures a rapid return to the normal state, but is also a...

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A simple amino acid with incredible potential benefits.

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A simple amino acid with incredible potential benefits.

All about the power of L Arginine   Circulation, including cardiovascular support   Athletic performance   Metabolic syndrome   Fertility   Male sexual function   Interstitial cystitis   Circulation and Cardiovascular Health A primary mechanism of L-arginine relates to its role as a substrate for the nitric oxide synthase (NOS) enzyme. Within the vascular endothelial cells, NOS converts L-arginine to nitric oxide, which causes vasodilation of blood vessels and subsequently an improvement in circulation.   Many of the documented benefits of arginine stem from the action of nitric oxide. The numerous benefits of L-arginine to cardiovascular health have been widely...

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Why JBC Nutrition's Amino Pro?

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Why JBC Nutrition's Amino Pro?

So why JBC Nutrition's Amino Pro? Amino Pro 2.0 contains all the ingredients needed for the serious athlete looking to get optimum results. The main ingredients are the branch chain amino acids (BCAA’s): valine, isoleucine and leucine. These three amino acids make up one third of muscle proteins. Studies have shown that taken these during and after exercise can reduce muscle breakdown. Amino Pro 2.0 is further boosted by the fact it has Zero Carbs or Sugars. Amino Pro 2.0 is also packed with L-Glutamine and Taurine. With a fantastic 3.6g of Glutamine per serving, Glutamine is a nonessential amino acid and is...

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The amazing properties of Curcumin.

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The amazing properties of Curcumin.

Solgar Full Spectrum Curcumin Complex Overview Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid in turmeric and is responsible for turmeric’s yellow colour. It is a lipophilic (fat-loving) phenolic substance with a characteristic yellow colour derived from the rhizome of the plant turmeric (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is the most biologically active constituent of turmeric and has attracted a lot of attention due to the large number of scientific studies that have been carried out which suggest it may have numerous health benefits. One of the challenges when supplementing with curcumin is the issue of bioavailability. Even with high doses of native curcumin, only...

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Building the perfect body. Nutrition

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Building the perfect body. Nutrition

The Little Supplement Company’s Nutritional Tips   Nutrition is a massive area where we are never short of opinions and products. I have tried to simplify this huge area for you with some of my personal opinions, from knowledge I have accrued over the last 20 plus years. I am going to briefly talk about supplements, diet, and nutrient and supplement timings and mention some of the companies I personally favour and recommend at the moment. Sometimes just having clarity on the basics can have a major effect on how we function, look, perform and feel.   Gut Health   ...

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