Amaranthus as a potential dietary supplement in sports nutrition
Amaranthus is considered a superfood with high nutraceutical value. It is a functional food composed of bioactive compounds crucial for sports nutrition including secondary metabolites, tocopherols, sterols, squalene, trace elements, polyphenols, peptides, polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants,...
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| author | Neha Singh Ravindra M. Samarth Anjali Vashishth Arvind Pareek |
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| description | Amaranthus is considered a superfood with high nutraceutical value. It is a functional food composed of bioactive compounds crucial for sports nutrition including secondary metabolites, tocopherols, sterols, squalene, trace elements, polyphenols, peptides, polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, proteins, fat, carbohydrates, fibers, minerals, and vitamins making it a versatile supplement source. Notably, it is rich in amino acids, including branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), natural enhancer of nitric oxide levels for improved circulation, endurance, strength, and stamina in athletes. It has been found to improve aerobic capacity, muscle recovery, and improved body composition. It is rich in fiber making it a beneficial prebiotic for athletes to maintain gastrointestinal health after intense training. Being rich in antioxidants and gluten-free, it’s ideal for special diets to reduce fat and increase muscle mass. A comprehensive overview of the ergogenic potential of Amaranthus and further research promises insights into developing Amaranthus-based dietary supplements for enhancing sports performance.. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d9602b58bfb343979a53d8dfd9e054e62024-12-18T13:34:51ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCyTA - Journal of Food1947-63371947-63452024-12-0122110.1080/19476337.2024.2375253Amaranthus as a potential dietary supplement in sports nutritionNeha Singh0Ravindra M. Samarth1Anjali Vashishth2Arvind Pareek3Department of Sports Biosciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh, Ajmer, IndiaDepartment of Research, Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Bhopal, IndiaDepartment of Sports Biosciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh, Ajmer, IndiaDepartment of Botany, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, IndiaAmaranthus is considered a superfood with high nutraceutical value. It is a functional food composed of bioactive compounds crucial for sports nutrition including secondary metabolites, tocopherols, sterols, squalene, trace elements, polyphenols, peptides, polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, proteins, fat, carbohydrates, fibers, minerals, and vitamins making it a versatile supplement source. Notably, it is rich in amino acids, including branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), natural enhancer of nitric oxide levels for improved circulation, endurance, strength, and stamina in athletes. It has been found to improve aerobic capacity, muscle recovery, and improved body composition. It is rich in fiber making it a beneficial prebiotic for athletes to maintain gastrointestinal health after intense training. Being rich in antioxidants and gluten-free, it’s ideal for special diets to reduce fat and increase muscle mass. A comprehensive overview of the ergogenic potential of Amaranthus and further research promises insights into developing Amaranthus-based dietary supplements for enhancing sports performance..https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19476337.2024.2375253Amaranthussports performanceantioxidantsfunctional foodBCAAsprebiotic |
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| title | Amaranthus as a potential dietary supplement in sports nutrition |
| title_full | Amaranthus as a potential dietary supplement in sports nutrition |
| title_fullStr | Amaranthus as a potential dietary supplement in sports nutrition |
| title_full_unstemmed | Amaranthus as a potential dietary supplement in sports nutrition |
| title_short | Amaranthus as a potential dietary supplement in sports nutrition |
| title_sort | amaranthus as a potential dietary supplement in sports nutrition |
| topic | Amaranthus sports performance antioxidants functional food BCAAs prebiotic |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19476337.2024.2375253 |
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