The role of high-protein specialized food in increasing the adaptive athletes' potencial

Abstract

A balanced diet and intake of high-protein specialized foods plays a key role in expanding the adaptive potential of athletes and affects the effectiveness of the training process. However, a diet composed of traditional food products may not always provide protein intake adequate to the high physiological needs of athletes, and therefore in some cases it is advisable to introduce high-protein specialized foods products. Specialized products for athletes are subdivided, depending on the component composition and individual physiological needs of the athlete, taking into account sports specialization and the phase of the sports cycle, into high-protein, protein-carbohydrate, carbohydrate-protein, high-carbohydrate; carbohydrate-mineral drinks, isotonic, hypotonic, as well as biologically active food additives. The article presents the basic principles of the use of specialized food products in the nutrition of athletes. A brief description of the protein components most commonly used in this product group is given. It has been shown that the intake of high-protein specialized food products that combine various types of proteins provides not only the maximum speed of recovery processes, but also stimulates anabolic reactions aimed at increasing muscle body mass, thereby affecting an increase in sports performance. Biomedical rationale in the development of formulations of innovative specialized food products, the main component of which is protein, should be a leading factor in the use of raw materials and technical base for effective use in the training system of athletes.