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Ergogenic agents (food additives)

By definition, the additive means what is added to the food to compensate for the deficiency in nutrients. However, athletes consume food supplements to improve sports performance and health. Scientific evidence confirming the correctness of the indications for the use of these products is very small. Many studies are constructed quite primitively, with the involvement of the wrong contingent of subjects to which additives are calculated. New additives appear almost every month. This section discusses some of the most popular supplements, the possibility of using them and reasonable recommendations for people working with athletes.

Food additives containing boron

Boron increases muscle mass and reduces fat. It is a micronutrient, which is contained in insignificant amounts in a suit, plums, nuts, apple puree and grape juice ...

Amino acids with branched chain (ACRT)

Main functions: prevent fatigue, increase aerobic endurance. Although in theory the use of ARC as an ergogenic tool seems reasonable, but the available scientific data are limited and ...

Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB)

HMB can partially interfere with proteolysis and / or muscle damage caused by stress, and thus contribute to the increase in muscle mass and strength during training sessions with overcoming resistance ...

Androstenediol

Androstenediol is a precursor to the synthesis of testosterone. Although androstenediol is a steroid, it is currently unknown whether oral doses of this supplement can ...

Amino acids: arginine, lysine, ornithine

Rapid spread of additives containing free amino acids, allowed to consume large amounts of individual amino acids. Arginine Iornithine - a substitute for amino acids, alizin - an indispensable, which must come with food ...

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