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Nutrition and Exercise Immunology (Paperback)
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Nutrition and Exercise Immunology (Paperback)
Series: Nutrition in Exercise & Sport
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Like an army of millions ready to defend its territory, the human
immune system acts as the body's primary line of defense-a complex
network of interacting cells that protects us from pathogens and
other foreign substances. But many components of the immune system
exhibit change after prolonged, heavy exertion, indicating that it
is suppressed and stressed, albeit transiently, following prolonged
endurance exercise. For marathon runners, distance swimmers and any
other endurance athlete who undergoes repeated cycles of heavy
exertion, a weakened immune system could lead to health
complications such as respiratory infection. As a result, interest
in various nutrient supplements with the potential to counter
exercise-induced immunosuppression has grown. Nutrition and
Exercise Immunology reviews the link between nutrition and immune
function, with special application to athletic endeavor. Written by
respected researchers in sports medicine and exercise immunology,
this text covers topics such as carbohydrates and the immune
response to prolonged exertion; protein, exercise, and immunity;
and vitamins, immunity, and infection risk in athletes. It also
takes a look at future directions in nutrition and exercise
immunology. For sports medicine professionals, dietitians,
nutritionists, exercise immunologists, as well as endurance
athletes, Nutrition and Exercise Immunology provides an important
and in-depth look into this exciting, new area of scientific
research.
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