by Alphastate | Mar 7, 2017 | Alpha State Blog
A study published in the Nutrition Journal revealed that competitive male cyclists using a probiotic supplement had a 50 percent decrease in symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection. We all know regular exercise is good for us, but athletes fall within a...
by Alphastate | Mar 7, 2017 | Alpha State Blog
Dr. Iñigo San Millán uses his insights from working with Tour de France teams and Grand Tour podium riders to remind us that as athletes, carbohydrates and glycogen are still our “gold”. Nutrition is a key part of the training regime of any athlete....
by Alphastate | Jun 14, 2016 | Alpha State Blog
What is protein? Proteins are large biomolecules that contain at least one long chain amino acid, they are useful for many different bodily functions. Proteins are essential in the maintenance and production of cells. Your cells die constantly and are replaced every...
by Alphastate | May 24, 2016 | Alpha State Blog
Think of your favorite car. In this instance, maybe a muscle car would be the most appropriate. Heaps of different moving parts need to work with each other in order to make the car fire on all cylinders. All these intricate parts require fuel to get going. Your body...
by Alphastate | Jan 11, 2016 | Alpha State Blog
For a runner, beating the route is easy with beetroot. Beetroot having bright crimson color is famous for its great juice value and medicinal properties. They contain no fat, very few calories and are a great source of fiber, just essential ingredients for a person...
