A balanced diet is essential for those seeking health and well-being, and fruits play a crucial role in this journey, especially for those undergoing intense physical training.
Recently, a study conducted by scientists from the Australian universities James Cook and Charles Darwin brought surprising revelations about the effects of fruits on increasing muscle mass.
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These fruits boost muscle mass gain
The main focus of the research was to understand how the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant components of fruits affect muscle recovery when consumed between 24h and 48h after intensive training sessions.
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Studies have revealed that appropriate fruit consumption not only helps reduce muscle inflammation, but also helps maintain and increase strength, endurance and power capacity during exercise.
This is due to the body’s better ability to deal with stress arising from physical training.
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To effectively incorporate fruits into an athlete’s diet and ensure that they maximize the benefits in performance and recovery from training, it is essential to follow some guidelines:
