According to theNational Institutes of Health (NIH), the daily recommended intake of protein for healthy adults is anywhere between 10–35 percent of your overall caloric needs, depending on your activity level. Given the various sources that protein powders can be derived from (cow's milk and...
Athletes need more protein than non-athletes. That’s because protein is necessary to repair the muscle damage caused by hard-training and intense competitions. When athletes don’t enough of this nutrient, it’s harder to build muscle, lose fat, and recover from practices, workouts, and games...
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Electrolytes are essential minerals that maintain the right balance of water in the body, according to Marisa Michael, RDN, board certified specialist in sports dietetics and owner of Real Nutrition in Portland, Oregon. That's a big deal, considering that about 60 percent of an adult's body ...
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""A safe level of protein ranges from 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight [2.2 lbs.], up to 2 grams of protein per kilogram for very active athletes,"" said Crandall. ""But most Americans truly need to be eating about 1 to 1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body wei...
That’s the promise behind influencers trying to convince athletes to use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)—small, circular devices worn on the upper arms to get round-the-clock data on blood sugar a.k.a blood glucose levels. But how important is it for a regular cyclist to balance ...
Does it work for endurance athletes? Will it make you get jacked? It is safe to use every day? Here’s everything you need to know about the benefits of creatine supplements (and the downsides) to help you figure out if it’s the right supplement for you and one that will push ...
While the increased activity and growth associated with puberty leads to increased demand for protein, that increased intake still falls within the recommendations of 12-15 percent of total daily calories. For most teenage athletes, this comes out to 65-80 grams per day. ...
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