Macronutrients

Oat is among the most nutritious and versatile foods that you can eat: source of carbohydrates and fiber, including the powerful beta-glucan fiber, contains proteins, fats and is rich in important vitamins, minerals and plant antioxidant compounds.

Carbohydrates (including fiber), fats and proteins are the main sources of energy for the body because they provide the necessary fuel for body heat and functioning of the body. Their potential energy is expressed in calories, a term that indicates the amount of chemical energy that can be released in the form of heat when food is metabolized.

Is it right to increase carbohydrate consumption before a competition? Let's take a detailed look at the role of carbohydrates in the diet before intense activity to maximise sports performance.

Methodologies for determining Biological value (BV) and typical values of common foods based on the quality of the proteins they contain.

L-carnitine is a non-essential amino acid found mainly in red meat, but can also be taken in the form of a food supplement. Are you a sportsman and wondering what L-carnitine is good for? Read this post to find out how it can help you and how it affects sports performance.

Arginine is an amino acid with a long history: here is a list of the best known and studied functions of this protein component.

The imbalance between the carbohydrates ingested and those actually used by our body, determines an increase in the glucose content in the blood and therefore an acceleration of the protein glycation process, therefore, a faster aging. A controlled diet associated with physical activity, certainly leads to a control of negative conditions and allows to delay the aging process.

Whey protein is without doubt the protein source with the highest biological value. There are various types of whey protein on the market. Which ones should be used? What are the benefits? And when to use them?

Properties and functions of protein supplements. Discover the differences between the various protein supplements on the market and how to use them.

Fish oil is an extract derived from fish tissue that has attracted particular commercial interest due to its high Omega 3 content in the forms of EPA and DHA. In this article, we will briefly look at the production process and then focus on the unique benefits of this supplement, which give it an important role in preventing many diseases and managing the ageing process.

Among the foods that help us maintain a positive mood there is not only chocolate. Many others are able to act on the tone of the mood and probably many of them did not think they were capable..

Carnitine is the compound responsible for the transport of long-chain fatty acids in the cellular units of energy production: the mitochondria. Since carnitine can be synthesized from the essential amino acid lysine, many nutritionists and researchers believe that it should not be considered a vitamin. For others, however, it is. But let's see what it is and what are the consequences of its deficiency.