30 Seconds SummaryYour Diet Could be Killing Your Performance
- Nutrition heavily impacts not just body composition but also overall performance, going beyond simply counting calories.
- ATP production is vital for energy, heavily reliant on macronutrients and aided by vitamins and minerals like B vitamins, zinc, and manganese.
- An athlete's ability to produce ATP efficiently affects peak performance; deficiencies in key vitamins and minerals can hinder this process.
- Methylation, a process of gene expression and protein synthesis, also requires adequate B vitamins, affecting how effectively our body uses ATP.
- Diets lacking in nutrients like folate, choline, and omega 3 fatty acids can lead to poor methylation, affecting health and athletic performance.
- Inflammatory responses in the body can be exacerbated by poor diet, leading to compromised mitochondrial function and further reducing ATP efficiency.
- Chronic inflammation is linked with many diseases and also impairs cell mitochondrial function, highlighting the importance of a nutrient-rich diet.
- Common injuries like hamstring and shoulder issues in athletes can be exacerbated by dietary-induced inflammation and neural tension.
- While flexible dieting allows enjoyment of favorite foods, it doesn't always ensure sufficient intake of essential nutrients for optimal function and injury prevention.
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Andres Vargas
