PROTEINS: SOURCES AND STRATEGIES FOR BIOACTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SPORTS NUTRITION
PROTEINS: SOURCES AND STRATEGIES FOR BIOACTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SPORTS NUTRITION

Author(s): Claudia Veronica Ungureanu
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Health and medicine and law, Sports Studies
Published by: CEEOLPRESS
Keywords: Protein food; Nutritional value; Skeletal muscle protein synthesis;
Summary/Abstract: Proteins are crucial macronutrients essential for human nutrition and overall health. Their quality varies significantly based on factors like digestibility, amino acid profile, bioavailability, processing, and purity. Athletes require high protein intake to promote muscle protein synthesis, maintain a positive muscle protein balance, and counteract muscle breakdown. Proteins in the body consist of amino acids, making the synthesis of non-essential amino acids and adequate intake of essential amino acids vital for healthy protein turnover. Alternative protein sources, such as plants and mycoproteins, offer sustainable and bioactive benefits. Additionally, protein hydrolysis can enhance by-products like collagen, yielding bioactive peptides that improve athletic performance and address sport-related issues.

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