Saturday, February 7, 2009

Nutrition for Athletes

Athletes, marathon runners and the like simply need more nutrients because they are performing the activity they do. This is a function of increased oxidative stress due to increased oxygen utilization; of training which leads to breaking down bodily tissues. Recovery time can be slowed and the athlete can reach a training plateau. Joints and muscles breakdown and injuries are more frequent. Overall, the tissue breakdown is accelerated by this increased oxidative stress. Truly the "dark side" of oxygen. People training for a marathon will place as much oxidative stress on their bodies as that of a cancer patient.

Here are the specific/general nutrient needs for athletes/marathoners:

Multivitamin tablet(s)
MultiMineral tablet(s)
Omega-3 fish oils
Glucosamine
Essential Amino Acids
Systemic Antiinflammatory e.g., grape seed extract
Turmeric
Bromelain

Add these to your diet and you will decrease your recovery time and improve your immune system. It is a fact that 1/3 of marathoners develop a serious viral illness a month before their marathon and another 1/3 of them will develop a serious viral illness within a month after thier marathon.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at:

mypsych97@aol.com
cell--832-605-5691

Thanks

Myron