Drastically cutting back on caloric intake to lose weight ahead of competition is commonplace among athletes.
University of Copenhagen - Faculty of ScienceJul 15 2024 However, this type of 'dieting' doesn’t just diminish performances, it can also compromise their immune systems. These are the findings of a new study from the University of Copenhagen.
Professor Ylva Hellsten of the University of Copenhagen's Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports During the period with insufficient calories, athletes lost an average of roughly 4% of their body weight, about half of which was muscle mass. And they experienced a loss in performance: The researchers hope that the results of the study will help create more awareness of the phenomenon:
She sees the results as useful knowledge that can support a message that Team Denmark has been trying to promote:
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