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Running with Trillions: Gut Microbiome’s Influence on Athletic Performance

Picture the human gut as a lively city, home to microorganisms crucial to our health, including vitamin absorption, digestion, and immunity. Recent research hints at a symbiotic relationship between physical activity and this gut microbiome, raising the exciting prospect of enhancing athletic performance by tweaking it. This review uncovers current evidence and potential future developments...

Functional Sports Nutrition in Naples Florida

Functional Nutrition for Sports Athletes Functional Sports Nutrition (FSN) is based on Functional Medicine designed for athletes. The concept was born by combining the science of sports nutrition and functional medicine which recognizes the distinct need of each athlete. Have you ever wondered why you still feel lethargic or unaccomplished after trying diet plan after...

How Pharmacists Can Get Involved In Sports Pharmacy

Pharmacists role in sports pharmacy The roles of pharmacists have emerged in the field of sports pharmaceuticals, including doping control. With the increasing use and abuse of drugs and nutritional supplements in sport, pharmacists can play a key role in discouraging illegal drug use and preventing unintentional use of illicit substances by athletes. Sports pharmacy...

The role of pharmacists on athletes

Pharmacists on athletes The role of pharmacists on athletes‘ health teams is becoming an increasingly important part of athletes’ preparation for competition. In all clinical settings, sports pharmacists complement the work of sports physicians, physical therapists, podiatrists, and other health care professionals involved in the care of athletes. The wider role of the sports pharmacist...

Carbohydrates and Its Role in Training and Competition

Carbohydrates and Training Sugars, starches and fibers—these are all considered carbohydrates, a group of essential food nutrients that’s converted by the body into glucose that fuels the body’s energy in order to function on a daily basis. So, when you think about athletes who need a lot more energy than the average human, you’ll already...

Exercise from a Different Perspective: Understanding Bioenergetics

Understanding Bioenergetics Exercise is essential for complete well-being, but it’s also one of the most underrated practices in the fields of health and fitness. Aside from what we know about physical activity, there are still a lot of concepts that make exercise such an interesting topic, especially if you’re in healthcare. One of these is...

Vitamin D

Vitamin D and Athletic Performance in Athletes Vitamin D has always been recommended as part of a healthy diet for many reasons. Having the properties of both a vitamin and hormone, vitamin D is necessary for the proper formation of bones, mineral homeostasis and several other essential functions in the body. This is why vitamin...