Tag: athletes
-
UC-II Collagen Supplement for the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease with altered homeostasis of articular cartilage and subchondral bone tissues. Osteoarthritis usually focuses on the lower extremities, especially the knee and hip joints. It can be initiated by genetic factors, environmental factors, metabolic and traumatic factors with the presence of micro- and macro-injuries that create inflammation. The incidence of…
-
Protein Needs in Athletes
Protein adequacy remains a cornerstone of sports nutrition, consistently supporting muscle recovery, adaptation, and performance in all athletes. Total daily protein intake is a determining factor for positive results in any sport, while the timing, distribution, and type of protein further enhance the benefits for athletes. This article will outline the basic protein needs of…
-
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 (also known as cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin involved in the metabolism of every cell in the human body, especially in the formation of red blood cells, the functioning of the nervous system, and the synthesis of DNA. Vitamin B12 is found ONLY in foods of animal origin and its absorption depends on…
-
Egg White, Excellent High-Quality Protein
Eggs have nutrients that help improve cognitive function and body composition. If we consume only the egg white, the nutritional value of the egg will change significantly as the lipids and most of the vitamins and minerals are found in the egg yolk. The egg white has about 10% protein, meaning in a large 50-gram…
-
Alcohol in Sports
Alcoholic is any liquid that contains alcohol. We usually call this the drink that contains ethyl alcohol (liquor). The daily recommended dose of alcohol is one “serving” drink per day for adult women and two “servings” drinks per day for adult men, one “serving” drink for men and women over 65 years of age. A…
-
Potatoes – A Wonderful Carbohydrate
Potatoes are one of the best-known carbohydrates. They contain mainly starch as a carbohydrate but also fiber. Starch is an important source of energy for the human body, as it is converted into glucose which is then used as fuel for the various functions of the body. Fiber is mainly found in its skin. The…
-
KETO Diet is it… Ηealthy ?
The ketogenic diet is aimed at high fat intake, protein restriction, and almost complete exclusion of carbohydrates. Only 5% of calories are allowed from carbohydrates (including vegetables that are low in carbohydrates), it excludes carbohydrate-rich foods such as grains, legumes, fruits, and starchy vegetables. This means about 20 – 30 grams of carbohydrates per day.…
-
Water and human body
Water is the most important component in our body. Our body can survive several days without food, months or even years without certain vitamins and minerals, but only a few days without water, while our energy is reduced if we go without water for even a few hours. The total content of the human body,…
-
7 fresh fruits with high amounts of carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are important for a proper diet and this is why our total daily calories should contain 45 – 55% carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are classified into simple, complex and fiber. Simple carbohydrates are divided into simple natural carbohydrates and added sugars (refined sugar and its products). Fruit is a simple natural carbohydrate. The consumption of fruit…
-
Foods associated with good mental clarity
The basic function of the brain is, with the presence of its neurons, to receive, process and transmit messages and stimuli. It is responsible for the senses, perception and control (and coordination) of muscle movements and human mental functions such as thinking or learning and memory. Just as there is no magic pill to prevent…
Diet gun 