Nutrition for athletes is a matter of nutrients The more glycogen, the further and faster the player runs (Kirkendall, 1993). Glycogen is the complex carbohydrate responsible for storing energy in muscles, a topic that is mentioned in all books about nutrition for athletes. Human beings get the energy they need to perform physical exercise from
Diet and hair loss: myth or reality? Hair loss is a problem that affects both men and women, that is why many people are interested in whether foods that help hair growth exist. The cause of hair loss is the progressive miniaturization of the hair follicle, a potentially reversible phenomenon (at the beginning), which becomes
Diabetes is now a global problem 382 million adults (8.3% of the world’s population) live with diabetes and, according to the estimates of the International Diabetes Federation, this number is expected to rise to 592 million by 2035. In 2013 over € 100 billions were spent in Europe in terms of health expenditure attributable to this
Why athletes need to be more educated about sports nutrition One of the most curious stories I have ever read about sports nutrition is probably the one about Ryan Lochte, the American swimmer who, in 2008 was able to win four medals (including a gold) at the Olympics despite eating 100% McDonald food every day