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Protein In Sports

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Proteins are organic and complex compounds made of several amino acids that are linked and cross-linked by the chains of peptide; hydrogen, van der Waals and the sulfhydryl forces respectively. Among the biologically active compounds, proteins are made of varied chemical compounds. Proteins can be grouped as simple proteins, conjugated proteins, and the derived proteins (Rodriguez, 2009). Simple proteins yield amino acids and fewer carbohydrates when hydrolyzed. Examples of these proteins include albuminoids, histones, albumins, glutelins, histones, globulins, and protamines. Conjugated proteins are the simpler proteins that are combined to non-protein compounds in the body. They include lecithoproteins, glycoproteins, nucleoproteins, hemoglobin, …show more content…

Also, protein diet for the athlete can include blended non-dairy milk, grilled and bun vegetable burgers added to pasta sauce. Soy powder which is well shaken can also provide protein supplements to the athletes. Other sources of protein can be casein or whey. The recommended amount of proteins for the athletes ranges between 1.2 to 1.4 grams per kilogram of the body weight. For those athletes who participate in the strenuous training, the consumption for protein in each day should slightly exceed the above recommended amount but must be below 2 grams per kilogram of their body weight. For the strength athletes, the recommended amount is 1.2 to 1.7 grams per kilogram of the body weight (Rodriguez, 2009).

Amino Acid supplementation and its impact on performance Supplementation of protein for the maintenance of nitrogen balance is not beneficial to the athletes. Intake of protein together with the carbohydrate reduces catabolism rate while promoting the synthesis of glycogen and the anabolic …show more content…

Branched chain amino acids helps in maintaining the flow of the protein to the muscles. This will help in reducing the loss of the muscles during the training and improve the synthesis of protein. Branched chain amino acids helps in the sparing of the muscles as well as recovery after strenuous exercise.
Importance of protein anabolism and catabolism in muscle building activities Anabolism is the successive chemical reactions that synthesize smaller molecules into larger compounds through the energy absorption. Catabolism is the chemical breakdown of complex molecules to smaller molecules through the release of energy (Ramsey, 2002). The growth of the muscle depends on the continuous balance of catabolism and anabolism. The synthesis of the muscles is made possible through production of cortisol, a catabolic hormone from endocrine system. The process of catabolism assist in the provision of energy required for the exercises that helps in the building of the body (Ramsey,

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