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A while back I reported on a clinical trial that found taking supplemental doses of vitamin C unexpectedly blunted some of the beneficial physiological changes that occur in the body as a result of physical activity. According to a new report in the May 11th edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, [...] Hydration or having enough water in the body is important because water is the body’s most critical, essential nutrient. Illness and death will ensue from lack of water much more quickly versus the other essential nutrients.
On average, about 65% of the body is made up of water.
I am frequently queried about nutrition in the realm of athletic performance. Although the specifics can vary dependent on the type of sport or activity — the broad lessons remain the same and are as follows. By far the single greatest impact from food/diet on an athlete’s performance derives from day to day nutrition overtime. Meaning, it’s [...] |
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