SPORTS PERFORMANCE: Nutritional Support Protocol

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While is is very important to consume the raw materials in our diet to produce sufficient energy (ATP) to be able to exercise, there are also particular nutrients that are important in enhancing athletic performance that can be obtained in special diets or with supplemetation. For optimal performance in sport it is important to prepare physically, biochemically, mentally and emotionally.

*Dr. Saputo recommends the Lifestyle, Dietary, and Supplement protocols listed below as considerations for Sports Performance Protoclos. All the information on this site is intended solely for educational purposes exclusively for your health care practitioner to consider with you. It is neither ethical nor appropriate for any health care practitioner to give medical advice to anyone who is not their patient.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE: Nutritional Support Protocol

Lifestyle Recommendations:

1. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

2. Participate in a regular balanced exercise program that includes wearing a pedometer to ensure that you collect steps and move more. High intensity short bursts (20-60 seconds) of activity during the day is recommended to enhance growth hormone release. Also engage in resistance training that works all major muscle groups (work each group at least 2 times a week). Avoid over-training. It helps to include calming exercise such as yoga, tai chi, and stretching.

3. Avoid consumption of allergic foods.

4. Practice good sleep habits and get between 8-9 hours of sleep a night for recovery. Take Dr. Saputo's Insomnia Assessment and follow the Insomnia Nutritional Support Protocol if needed.

5. Dr. Saputo also recommends you take our Exercise Assessment

Dietary Recommendations:

1. Get a balance of omega 3's (salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines) and omega 9 fats (olive oil, olives, almonds, hazelnuts, avocados).

2. Stabilize blood sugar by eating protein at every meal including fish, chicken and lean meat.

3. Avoid hydrogenated vegetable oils and fried foods.

4. 1-2 scoops of PaleoMeal or Whey Cool after workouts will aid muscle gain.

5. Do not skip meals.

6. Dose protein per ideal FFM (fat free mass) goals - 3/4-1g per lb. of ideal FFM.

Supplement Recommendations:

Twice Daily Essential Packets: 1 packet with breakfast & 1 packet with lunch

KreAlkalyn Pro: 1-2 capsules per day

Chromium Synergy: 1 capsule with each meal

Ribo-CarniClear: 1 teaspoon in water prior to exercise and 1 teaspoon after exercise

For extra protein consider:

Amino Acid Synergy: 4-8 caps pre-workout

Whey Cool: 1-2 scoops mixed in grape juice post-workout

For extended exertion exercise with excessive sweating consider:

Electrolyte Synergy: 1-4 scoops daily in water as needed

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