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  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 maintenance of physical performance. What are isotonic drinks? Isotonic drinks are beverages designed to rehydrate the body and replenish electrolytes and carbohydrates lost during intense or prolonged exercise in often extreme weather conditions. These beverages have a concentration of solutes (such as salts and sugars) similar to......

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  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 crucial roles in protein synthesis, immune support and above all, intestinal health. How does glutamine benefit athletes? Skeletal muscle contains approximately 60% L-glutamine, which underlines its importance for muscle function and for athletes in general. Glutamine supplementation can be particularly beneficial for athletes, as it helps reduce muscle damage......

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  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 important and what you can do to speed up recovery after training, as well as the impact that a good recovery can have on your sports performance and muscle adaptation.   Importance of post-exercise recovery The muscle......

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