ALKALINE DIET & ALKALINE WATER FOR ATHLETES
Slight variations in the body/s pH level can have great consequences on the general health, performance and recovery of athletes. While exercising, continuous use of muscle glycogen for energy creates lactic acid, pyruvic acid, and carbon dioxide which reduces the muscles’ pH.
The harder you exercise, the quicker your muscles become acidic leading to tiredness and reduced performance.
This acidosis reduces the production of ATP, the energy molecule, and interrupts enzyme activity that produces energy. Acidity also decreases muscle power by limiting the contractile action of muscle fibers.
Making use of alkaline water and an alkaline diet boosts general performance and endurance of athletes.
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