New guest post! The esteemed Dr. Luepnitz talks about Post-Exercise Immune Health

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Dr. Luepnitz says:

POST EXERCISE IMMUNE HEALTH

Multiple components of the immune system in athletes exhibit transient dysfunction after prolonged, heavy exertion. During this "open window" of impaired immunity, pathogens may gain a foothold, increasing infection risk. This phenomenon, known as the "J-Curve of Immunity", can knock you out of the gym or your next competition.

Nutritional supplements have been studied as countermeasures to exercise-induced immune changes and infection risk. Recent exercise-based studies with macro- and micronutrient supplements, and "advanced" immunonutrition supplements including b-glucan, curcumin, and quercitin indicate that immunonutrition supplements have the potential to lessen the magnitude of exercise-induced immune dysfunction and to reduce the risk of upper respiratory tract infections.

Empowered athlete:

Consume high-antioxidants fruits post-exercise
Be aware of your exposure to other who may be sick
Utilize supplements to give you a powerful advantage: medicinal mushrooms for the beta-glucan, natural Vitamin C, and advanced Curcumin (BCM-95 or Curcu-Gel).