| Individuals who engage in strenuous physical | | | | can be particularly beneficial. |
| activity may benefit from taking sports | | | | Ms Khosla noted that those who engage in sport |
| supplements, it has been claimed. | | | | should make sure they can get a balanced diet as |
| According to an article by Ishi Khosla, such | | | | nutrients are "essential" for good performance. |
| exercise can result in people's immune systems | | | | She added that individuals who may be in |
| becoming suppressed and they can stop working. | | | | particular need of extra protein - possibly in the |
| She said: "Research indicates that athletes are at | | | | form of whey protein powder - include |
| an increased risk of upper respiratory tract | | | | vegetarians and athletes involved in sports such |
| infection during periods of heavy training and the | | | | as wrestling, boxing, rowing, horse racing, |
| first two weeks after competitive events. | | | | gymnastics, figure skating, diving and dancing. |
| "This increased risk is most likely due to the | | | | According to the writer, there are a number of |
| effect of stress hormones such as adrenaline and | | | | things sportspeople should bear in mind when they |
| cortisol. Other factors that contribute are | | | | are preparing. |
| intensity, duration and mode of exercise, and | | | | They should avoid nutritional deficiencies, take rest |
| inadequate intake of food and supplements." | | | | after training and ensure they get adequate sleep, |
| For this reason, people should protect themselves | | | | she claimed. |
| by ensuring they have sufficient nutrients in their | | | | Meanwhile, they may want to consider taking |
| diets and this process can be enhanced through | | | | sports supplements under the supervision of an |
| the use of sports supplements. | | | | expert. |
| There are a number of such products available, | | | | Also, if the discipline in which they are competing |
| such as whey protein powder. | | | | is high-pressure, they should make sure they |
| When it comes to protecting the body against | | | | manage the stress associated with it, Ms Khosla |
| attacks on the immune system during aerobic | | | | added. |
| exercise, however, products containing glutamine | | | | |