Performance explosion in sports : an anti-doping concept : revolutionary new findings in the area of micronutrient therapy - training continuity ; training optimization ; injury prevention through personalized micronutrients

Annotation This book offers new revolutionary findings in the area of individual micronutrient therapy in top and recreational athletes that has lead to the preservation of connective tissue function (ligaments, tendons, cartilage), thereby facilitating injury-free training. Special parameters show links between micronutrient deficiencies and degenerative changes in these structures Performance Explosion in Sports is based on practical experience, integrated scientific analyses and international results the author and his team achieved over a period of 15 years while working with recreational and top athletes. The book Performance Explosion in Sports offers new revolutionary findings in the area of inividual micronutrient therapy in top and recreational athletes that has lead to the preservation of connective tissue function (ligaments, tendons, cartilage), thereby facilitating injury-free training. Special Parameters show links between micronutrient deficiencies and degenerative changes in these structures. "Athletes live dangerously": a recent survey of runners at a marathon in Bonn, Germany, revealed that approximately 50% of the athletes polled had taken analgesic drugs prior to the race. This is only the tip of the iceberg. The results from the comprehensive SALUTO database, special testing of recreational and top athletes and the individual micronutrient formulations prepared for this purpose, make pain-free, clean and injury-free sports possible. The new findings and practical help will be a significant milestone for future generations and a good source of advice for athletes, trainers, physical therapists and physicians. ""Performance Explosions In Sports"" basiert auf praxisbezogenen Erfahrungen und integriert wissenschaftliche Analysen sowie Ergebnisse aus der internationalen Forschung. Das Werk möchte Möglichkeiten aufzeigen, konstante Top-Leistungen in allen Sportarten zu erbringen, ohne sich einem Leistungsschwund oder möglichen Verletzungen auszusetzten. Biographische Informationen Prof. Dr. Elmar Wienecke ist ein zertifizierter Trainer mit einem Doktor in Sportwissenschaft. Er gründete die SALUTO GmbH, die ein angesehenes Zentrum für Gesundheit und Fitness in Deutschland darstellt Contents 7 Preface 12 1 Introduction 15 2 You are what you eat - nutritional physiological aspects 35 3 Composition of body tissue essential to athletic performance 55 4 The role of micronutrients with respect to body tissue and body function 73 5 Prof. Dr. Elmar Wienecke's interview with Mark Warnecke 113 6 Sports and the immune system - a balancing act for competitive athletes 119 7 Important tasks of individual micronutrients 133 8 The anti-doping concept in practice 171 9 Optimal nutrition and performance enhancing wellness - references and tips 215 Appendix 248 5 Prof. Dr. Elmar Wienecke's interview with Mark Warnecke (3-time swimming world champion, 10-time German champion, at age 35 the oldest swimming world champion of all time, currently practices medicine in private practice)6 Sports and the immune system - a balancing act for competitive athletes; 6.1 General aspects; 6.2 Components of the immune system; 6.3 The specific use of micronutrients and their impact on the immune system; 7 Important tasks of individual micronutrients; 7.1 Optimal iron supply - ensures performance; 7.2 Magnesium - the do-all of minerals 7.3 Iodine and selenium control thyroid function and thus the entire energy balance7.4 Potassium; 7.5 Chromium; 7.6 Vitamin C; 7.7 Omega-3 fatty acids; 7.8 L-carnitine; 7.9 Creatine - we will forgo an additional supply; 7.10 Content and significance of other micronutrients in a customized micronutrient formulation; 8 The anti-doping concept in practice; 8.1 Brief characterization of the customized micronutrient formulation; 8.2 General criteria for the use of micronutrients; 8.3 Important details about the use of micronutrients in competitive sports Cover; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; 1.1 The Anti-Doping Concept - the personalized micronutrient formulation; 1.2 What's so special about the anti-doping concept; 1.3 Fairytales and myths about micronutrient therapy for athletes; 1.4 Injury risk and performance fluctuation due to cellular deficiencies of micronutrients - examples from different sports; 2 You are what you eat - nutritional physiological aspects; 2.1 About the necessity of supplying athletes with micronutrients; 2.2 Brief digression on the components of blood 2.3 Causes of increased micronutrient deficiencies in athletes in spite of a balanced diet2.4 For many athletes a healthy diet is an unattainable optimum; 2.5 Physical exertion in sports increases micronutrient requirements; 3 Composition of body tissue essential to athletic performance; 3.1 Strong tissue structures protect from injuries and assure athletic success; 3.2 Cartilage; 3.3 Muscle tissue; 3.4 Tendons and ligaments; 3.5 Joints; 3.6 Vertebrae; 4 The role of micronutrients with respect to body tissue and body function 4.1 Protection from degenerative diseases (e.g. osteoarthritis and the like)4.2 Metabolism; 4.3 Revolutionary findings on the energy supply and micronutrient balance in athletes; 4.4 Amino acids - life's building blocks; 4.5 Pilot project - Correlation between a sufficient amino acid concentration, cellular micronutrient balance and injury risk; 4.6 Further research - newest lab parameters 8.4 Examples of micronutrient therapy in competitive athletes based on a balanced diet