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Male eating disorders
Eating disorders are not just a female problem. Eight percent of elite male athletes in Norway suffer from some type of eating disorder, according to research just completed by two masters students at the Norwegian University of Sport in Oslo. Over 900 national class...
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Side Effects and Legal aspects of Omega
Are there any side effects? The greatest risk of fish oil omega-3 supplementation is heavy metal poisoning by the body's accumulation of traces of heavy metals which may be found especially in less refined fish oil supplements. There is also a potential risk is the...
What are the benefits for sportsmen?
There is much research emerging showing the benefits of fatty acids, including an interesting study undertaken in prisons in the United Kingdom showed a 35 per cent reduction of violent acts resulted when prisoners where simply given a nutritional supplement...
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Energy Sources
This article will list and discuss the various energy sources available which supply the body with the necessary nutrients to be able to exercise and remain healthy Carbohydrates With the added energy needs of an athlete, carbohydrates can play a major role in the...
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Omega Fatty Acids – What are Omega fatty acids?
There are two essential fatty acids that contribute to a healthier heart and they are part of the so-called “omega” grouping. Linoleic acid is one of the omega-6 fat family, and alpha-linolenic acid is a member of the omega-3 fat family. Both of these fats are PUFAs,...