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Volume 8
Oct 25-26, 2018 Budapest, Hungary
21
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World Obesity Conference
World Obesity-2018
Journal of Obesity & Weight Loss Therapy | ISSN : 2165-7904
Analysis of five amino acids and diet intervention for balancing protein
metabolism among professional athletes
Background:
Professional sports have a major impact onto athletes’ protein metabolism.
An essential role for sports performance is played by balanced diets that help meet energy
requirements of athletes. The amino acid panel is important for exploration of protein
metabolism.
Objective:
The objective of this study was to explore protein metabolism profile among
professional athletes through the measurement of amino acids levels of isoleucine, leucine,
valine, arginine, and tryptophan.
Materials & Methods:
Data was collected using quantum bioresonance equipment for
measurement of amino acid levels, and a food frequency questionnaire was adapted for
exploration of the nutritional status of athletes. Ninety nine (99) people took part in the
study, 24 athletes from University of Medicine and Pharmacy Targu Mures aged 18-28 and
75 athletes from Transylvania University of Brasov between 19-46 years old. None of them
were using protein supplements.
Results:
None of the subjects monitored has deficiencies in amino acid levels measured.
In our sample, 36 athletes (36.36%) had a slightly high level of isoleucine, 46 (46.46%)
a slightly high level of leucine, 34 (34.34%) a lower level of tryptophan, 30 athletes
(30.30%) presented a moderately high level of tryptophan and 2 (2.02%) a high level of
tryptophan, also 45 (45.45%) a mild surplus of valine and 63 (63.64%) a mild surplus of
arginine. Based on our questionnaire data, 64.64% of athletes were identified as having a
higher animal protein intake than recommended, especially young male athletes.
Conclusion:
The variations in athletes’ protein metabolism, indicated by the discrepancies
in the amino acids panel, point out the need to implement a well-organized and balanced
diet for professional athletes that would help improve their performance and their weight
during and after sport life.
Biography
Elena Mardale is a Bucharest based certified nutrition consultant and fitness diet nutrition specialist, certified
by Asociatia Internationala Masterclass in 2014 and a student of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy
in Targu Mures where she is currently completing the degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (graduation expected
in 2019). She also holds a certification from Horeca School as a pastry chef. In the past two years she has
been collaborating with UTA ARAD-Club Fotbal as nutritionist of the football team while running her individual
freelance nutrition consultant activity. Her current research focuses on evaluation of the health status of
professional athletes, with a particular interest to the role of antioxidants in their diets and overall health.
elenamardale@yahoo.comElena Mardale
University of Medicine and
Pharmacy Targu-Mures,
Romania
Co-Authors
Tamas Kibedi, Mirela Pribac,
Dana Badau and Zita Fazakas
University of Medicine and
Pharmacy Targu-Mures, Romania
Elena Mardale et al., J Obes Weight Loss Ther 2018, Volume:8
DOI: 10.4172/2165-7904-C10-085