Exercise and functional foods

Nutrition Journal

Table 1 Exercise and functional foods.

Physiological functions	A	B	C
Replenishment of water	Isotonic drinks	Hypotonic drinks Glycerol
Improvement of endurance	High-carbohydrate Citric acid	Arginine Caffeine Carnitine	Capsaicine
Enhancement of muscle strength	Protein BCAA Creatine β-HMB	Glutamine	Arginine
Prevention of muscle/joint injuries or fatigue	High-carbohydrate Citric acid	Vitamins C and E Carotenoids, Flavonoids Carnosine, Anserine	Glucosamine Chondroitin
Prevention of a decrease in immunocompetence	Carbohydrate	Vitamins C and E Glutamine

A: The factors in this group has been shown adequate scientific evidence.
B: The factors in this group has been shown suggestive evidence.
C: The factors in this group has been shown no evidence while possible to effective.

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