Nutrition is one method to counter the negative impact of an exercise-induced injury. Deficiencies of energy, protein and other nutrients should be avoided. Claims for the effectiveness of many other nutrients following injuries are rampant, but the evidence is equivocal. The results of an exercise-induced injury may vary widely depending on the nature of the injury and severity. @entity130 typically result in cessation, or at least a reduction, in participation in sport and decreased physical activity. Limb immobility may be necessary with some injuries, contributing to reduced activity and training. Following an injury, an inflammatory response is initiated and while excess @entity32 may be harmful, given the importance of the inflammatory process for wound healing, attempting to drastically reduce @entity32 may not be ideal for optimal recovery. @entity130 severe enough for immobilization of a limb result in loss of muscle mass and reduced muscle strength and function. Loss of muscle results from reductions in basal muscle protein synthesis and the resistance of muscle to anabolic stimulation. Energy balance is critical. Higher protein intakes (2-2.5  g/kg/day) seem to be warranted during immobilization. At the very least, care should be taken not to reduce the absolute amount of protein intake when energy intake is reduced. There is promising, albeit preliminary, evidence for the use of @entity9539 and @entity908 to counter @entity121 and enhance @entity1184 , respectively. The overriding nutritional recommendation for injured exercisers should be to consume a well-balanced diet based on whole, minimally processed foods or ingredients made from whole foods. The diet composition should be carefully assessed and changes considered as the injury heals and activity patterns change.

Nutritional Support for Exercise-Induced XXXX .

@entity32 :: ('MESH:D007249', 'Disease') :: ['inflammation'] @entity1184 :: ('MESH:D006984', 'Disease') :: ['hypertrophy'] @entity908 :: ('MESH:D003401', 'Chemical') :: ['creatine'] @entity9539 :: ('MESH:D015525', 'Chemical') :: ['omega-3 fatty acids'] @entity121 :: ('MESH:D009135', 'Disease') :: ['muscle loss'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['Injuries']
@entity130 :: (MESH:D014947,Disease) :: ['Injuries']
