Despite needing a very low dose of this substance, a choline deficiency can have serious consequences. In fact, it can trigger neuronal problems, such as cognitive deterioration. That is why so many people use it as a supplement for the memory. What is choline? It plays a main role in many physiological pathways, including the synthesis of neurotransmitters (acetylcholine). The …
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The Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, is a nutrient that provides energy to the cells. The body produces this coenzyme naturally but its production drops as we grow old. Fortunately, we can obtain coenzyme Q10 through food or dietary supplementation. Some diseases, like diabetes, heart and brain disorders and cancer have been related to low coenzyme Q10 levels. [1] …
Read More »Vitamin C has been used for a long time by athletes in order to improve the performance and reduce the fatigue. The importance of Vitamin C for athletes One of the main functions is the hydroxylation of the amino acids proline and lysine in order to produce collagen. This is why it is crucial for the growth and maintenance of …
Read More »The sport performance can be affected by many factors, including genetic and environmental elements. In the last few years, Vitamin D has been regarded as a limiting factor when there is a deficiency and as an enhancer when there is plenty of it. A Vitamin D Deficit affects Athletes A vitamin D deficiency can affect the bone-muscle system, which can …
Read More »There is an increasing number of people who go out to practice running and who compete both in popular races as well as professional races. Many of them surely want to improve their marks and their time in long-distance competitions like 10km and marathons. To do this, there are other factors that directly affect the performance in the workouts and …
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