Abstract:
Functional foods, often referred to as nutraceutical foods, are food products that have been enhanced with bioactive ingredients or bioactive chemicals that have been chosen for their potential health advantages above and beyond basic nutrition. When included in a balanced diet, these items are intended to offer physiological advantages and foster general wellbeing. The design and development of nutraceutical foods that are specifically formulated to improve athletic performance and speed up recovery after exercise. The most recent approaches and developments in the nutraceutical food industry, with an emphasis on their potential advantages for athletes and other active people. In order to promote energy metabolism, muscle function, and recovery processes, it looks at the activity of particular bioactive substances, functional components, and nutrient formulations. In the formulation of nutraceutical foods, including the addition of protein mixtures, amino acids, antioxidants, omega3 fatty acids, and other targeted nutrients. It examines the data supporting their effects on physical activity efficiency, muscle protein synthesis, immunological response, and inflammation control. It also investigates any synergistic effects that can result from mixing different bioactive substances in nutraceutical food products. Personalized nutrition strategies, the use of novel ingredients and delivery systems, the incorporation of plant-based and sustainable sources, and the integration of gut health and microbiome considerations are all emerging themes in the design of nutraceutical foods for sports performance and recovery. These trends attempt to improve bioavailability and efficacy of bioactive compounds, provide alternate options for different dietary preferences, and optimise nutrient absorption and utilization through gut health optimization. They also aim to cater nutraceutical foods to individual needs. Nutraceutical foods have the potential to significantly improve athletic performance, support recovery, and advance general well-being for athletes and active people by capitalizing on these new trends. The significance of scientific evidence, extensive testing, and legal issues in the development and promotion of nutraceutical foods for athletic performance. In order to verify the effectiveness, safety, and usefulness of these products, it emphasizes the necessity of well-planned clinical trials and athlete-specific investigations.
Page(s):
260-260
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
Keywords:
protein
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Physical activity
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athletes
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Nutraceutical foods