To maintain a healthy and active lifestyle it is good to do physical exercise. One of the most demanding forms of exercise, in terms of physical fitness and sporting performance, is the marathon. Any marathon poses a physical challenge as it has...

Due to their physical exertion, athletes have special nutritional needs, especially professional athletes, because following a suitable diet allows them to achieve optimal sporting performance. Food provides the body with the essential substances...

Magnesium is an essential mineral for humans as it plays a vital role in countless biochemical reactions in the body. The highest concentration of magnesium in the body is found in the skeletal system, with smaller amounts found in muscle tissue...

Iron deficiency anaemia is a type of anaemia marked by a decrease in iron stores in the body, leading to a drop in the number of erythrocytes aka red blood cells. Red blood cells are responsible for supplying oxygen to the body’s cells and iron...

Bad cholesterol or LDL has a negative effect on health and can lead to cardiovascular diseases by clogging arteries. And lowering it is closely linked with consuming antioxidants. How does bad cholesterol (LDL) affect health? LDL is a low-density...

Every athlete wants to achieve their goals, to beat their personal bests, and for this good sporting performance is a must.  Technically, sporting performance means “the relationship between the means used to achieve an objective and the result...