How to combat your body's alterations during a competition

Dec 14, 2014

by 226ERS #FeedYourDreams

Thanks to adequate food and supplementation, our body will be able to face the energy consumption to which we submit.

There are a number of physiomethabolic alterations that occur in our body during prolonged effort. Here are what they are and how supplementation can help you mitigate its effects:

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is a state of the organism in which The blood glucose level is abnormally low. In sports, it happens that we consume reservations more quickly, which makes a constant hydrates recharge, that will eventually become blood glucose. Hydrates intake must be contemplated in our nutritional plan, but during a test it is advisable to take products containing hydrates easy and fast assimilation as energy drinks, Bars either Gels In 226ers we use the amylopectin As the main source of glucose, here we explain why.

Hyperthermia

Hyperthermia occurs at the time the body reaches its heat absorption limit, either because of the effort, the climatic conditions, an inappropriate clothing, or even worse a combination of all these factors. Obviously it is a disorder that happens more frequently during the summer months. The ultimate consequence of hyperthermia is known "heat blow" or the dreaded insolation, that would keep us a few days K.O. To avoid hyperthermia, in addition to avoiding exercise in maximum heat hours, it is convenient Start hydrating hours or even days before the test. When we name hydration we not only refer to water or isotonic drinks. Eating fruit rich in liquid will also provide us with nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

Dehydration

It is one of the direct consequences of hyperthermia. It should be noted that dehydration is not only due to the absence of water, but also to the lack of mineral salts. Hence Properly providing them with the competition is critical. To know more we recommend that you read our previous article about dehydration.