Learn nutritional strategies to decrease inflammation and enhance an athlete's immune system
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Table of Contents
Introduction to Immunity
Inflammation
Markers of Inflammation
Exercise Training and Immune Function
Exercise Training and Inflammation
Fluids
Protein and Energy
Glutamine
Carbohydrates
Fatty Acids
Omega 6 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Eicosanoids
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Inflammation
Dietary Recommendations for EPA/DHA
N-3 Fatty Acids and Athletes
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Antioxidants
Vitamin C and the Common Cold
Dietary Polyphenols
Anthocyanins (Tart cherry juice)
Quercetin
Catechins (green tea, cocoa)
Green tea
Cocoa
Spices and Herbs
Curcumin
Ginger and Cinnamon
Echinacea, Panax ginseng
Prebiotics, Probiotics, Symbiotics and Immunity
Probiotics
Prebiotics
Beta-glucan
Summary of Dietary Recommendations
Sources of Nutrients that Support a Healthy Immune System
Eat More of This : Eat Less of This
EPA and DHA content in selected seafood (100 g, cooked, dry heat)
Sample Anti-inflammatory Diets for Athletes
References
About the author:
Sharon Collison MS, RD, CSSD Sharon Collison is a registered dietitian in private practice in Newark and Wilmington, DE. Sharon completed her B.S. degree in Food Science and her M.S. degree in Human Nutrition with a concentration in exercise physiology at the University of Delaware. She has been a board-certified sports dietitian since 2008, providing sports nutrition guidance to middle-school, high-school, collegiate and elite athletes. She is a sports nutrition consultant at Wilmington University and for the Delaware Volleyball Academy. In her spare time, Sharon enjoys developing recipes and entering cooking contests. She won the Southern Living Cookoff in 2005 for her chocolate coffee cheesecake with mocha sauce. Sharon also enjoys biking, hiking and running. She lives in Newark, DE with her husband and 2 daughters.
Decrease Inflammation and Enhance Immunity
Learn nutritional strategies to decrease inflammation and enhance an athlete's immune system
Format: Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)
Table of Contents
Introduction to Immunity
Inflammation
Markers of Inflammation
Exercise Training and Immune Function
Exercise Training and Inflammation
Fluids
Protein and Energy
Glutamine
Carbohydrates
Fatty Acids
Omega 6 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Eicosanoids
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Inflammation
Dietary Recommendations for EPA/DHA
N-3 Fatty Acids and Athletes
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Antioxidants
Vitamin C and the Common Cold
Dietary Polyphenols
Anthocyanins (Tart cherry juice)
Quercetin
Catechins (green tea, cocoa)
Green tea
Cocoa
Spices and Herbs
Curcumin
Ginger and Cinnamon
Echinacea, Panax ginseng
Prebiotics, Probiotics, Symbiotics and Immunity
Probiotics
Prebiotics
Beta-glucan
Summary of Dietary Recommendations
Sources of Nutrients that Support a Healthy Immune System
Eat More of This : Eat Less of This
EPA and DHA content in selected seafood (100 g, cooked, dry heat)
Sample Anti-inflammatory Diets for Athletes
References
About the author:
Sharon Collison MS, RD, CSSD Sharon Collison is a registered dietitian in private practice in Newark and Wilmington, DE. Sharon completed her B.S. degree in Food Science and her M.S. degree in Human Nutrition with a concentration in exercise physiology at the University of Delaware. She has been a board-certified sports dietitian since 2008, providing sports nutrition guidance to middle-school, high-school, collegiate and elite athletes. She is a sports nutrition consultant at Wilmington University and for the Delaware Volleyball Academy. In her spare time, Sharon enjoys developing recipes and entering cooking contests. She won the Southern Living Cookoff in 2005 for her chocolate coffee cheesecake with mocha sauce. Sharon also enjoys biking, hiking and running. She lives in Newark, DE with her husband and 2 daughters.