Pripravci ljekovitih biljaka za sportaše

Abstract

Together with training and appropriate rest, diet is a very important part of professional athletes’ lives. This article is about plants preparation that can help sportsmen reach better performances and save them from injuries. The text involves a botanical description, chemical composition, effects, mechanism of action and use of: Salvia hispanica, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. conditiva, Panax ginseng, Paullinia cupana, Curcuma longa and Aspalathus linearis. Their benefits can be various, and include providing energy, antiinflamatory, antioxidant, antistress effects, as well as rehydration, muscle regeneration and health preservation