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Gemma Bes
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I have a diploma in Nutrition and dietetics from CESNID (University of Barcelona), a degree in Nutrition from Kin's College University of London, a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition and PNIE (Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology) from the University of Barcelona, and a diploma in Ayurveda Nutrition, energy cooking and Naturopathy. Course Sport Nutrition at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and culinary arts in New York and co-owner of Ametlla + de Mallorca in Artà, I currently advise elite athletes and companies. Director of the nutrition department of Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor and director of the master of Nutrition and sport of the University Alfonso X.
Artículos de este autor

Why digestion is key both in and out of sport
Although many people are unaware of it, the digestive system plays a crucial role in the development of diseases: skin pathologies, nutrient deficiencies, immune system, nervous disorders, autoimmune diseases, hormonal problems, allergies, etc. At the end of the day, digestion...

We receive nourishment from what we digest
While nutrition is a very new science in Western countries, it has been around for millennia in the East. Nourishing ourselves, going further. It is impossible to ignore the fact or forget that we are more than a body, that...

Glutamine for athletes: improve performance and recovery
Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that, under certain circumstances of stress or physical exhaustion, becomes essential due to the high demand of the organism. It is one of the most abundant amino acids in plasma and muscles, which plays...

Isotonic drinks: what they should be and their benefits for athletes
Isotonic drinks are formulations designed to rehydrate the body and replenish electrolytes and carbohydrates lost during intense exercise. Its concentration of solutes, similar to that of body fluids, allows rapid and efficient absorption of water and nutrients, facilitating recovery and...

How to recover after physical activity?
Muscle recovery after exercise is very important regardless of whether you are an elite athlete, or a person who exercises to stay in shape several times a week. In this post we are going to explain why it is so...

Hydration in sport: how does it impact sports performance?
Seventy percent of the Earth's surface is covered with water, yet only 0.025% is fit for human consumption. Water is the main component of our body, about 70%, blood contains between 80-90%, skin 70-75%, lungs 85%, bones 22%, muscles 70-75%,...

How to take care of yourself on vacation without your usual routines – Tip of the month by Gemma Bes
Holidays are for switching off, but that doesn't have to mean excess or losing control. In this new episode of The Nutritional Tip of the Month by Gemma Bes and NDL Pro-Health, we tackle a key topic for summer wellbeing:...

How to combat post-vacation blues through nutrition - Tip of the month by Gemma Bes
For most people, September is synonymous with the return to routine: work, studies, stress, “post-holiday syndrome,” family balance… This month, from NDL PRO-HEALTH, the nutritional supplements by Cantabria Labs and Rafa Nadal, we asked Gemma Bes, our go-to nutrition expert...