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VOL. 3, ISSUE 1 (2021)
Ketosis diet- A gateway to enhance sports performance
Authors
Dr. Gurcharan Singh Gill, Dr. Sonia Kanwar
Abstract
Ketogenic diet, known as 'Keto diet’ occupying
the buzz world for two decades seems to be a relatively new notion for many but
its origin laid almost a century back in 1920. Originally ketogenic diet was
acknowledged therapeutic diet for treatment of pediatric epilepsy, diabetes
etc. But today it is recognized as a rapid weight loss procedure that has shown
to be quite effective in short run. Its latent ability in some recent
researches attracted numerous investigators to foresee role of 'KD' in sports
and for exercise athletes while improving their capacity. With the research it
has been revealed that 'Keto' may provide steady and speedy supply of energy
and consequently improve athletic performance. Ketogenic diet causes
nutritional process called ketosis and body of athlete’s habituate ketone
bodies in long run. This primary fuel after 'keto-adaptation' result in
consistent energy source for body. The deflammatory, anti-oxidative 'Keto' diet
helps to improve health by reducing risk of muscle damage or fatigue induced
from high-intensity routines. The current article is following narrative
approach to sum up various research works done previously. It aimed to draw-up
perceived scope of Ketosis Diet as nutritional therapy for resurging after
fatigue, muscle damage stimulated from exercise and enhance endurance capacity
of athletes at the same time.
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Pages:23-27
How to cite this article:
Dr. Gurcharan Singh Gill, Dr. Sonia Kanwar "Ketosis diet- A gateway to enhance sports performance". International Journal of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports, Vol 3, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 23-27
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