Protein Intake in Sports Practice
Proteins are essential for normal body function and muscle contraction. WHO recommends
0.8-1.0 g/kg/day for the general population, but athletes must adapt intake to their discipline and level: higher doses to gain or maintain muscle mass, especially in older people with anabolic resistance.
Case Study – Use of Water and Water Balance outside Fat in Hydration Monitoring
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) Water is the most abundant element in the human body, where it plays a major role in the normal functioning of the organism. In fact, it constitutes the main liquid in which biological molecules are […]
Case Study – Nutritional Management Including the Ketogenic Diet and Fasting in an Obese Man
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) The ketogenic diet is characterized by a high lipid intake (70-80% of intake) combined with a reduced carbohydrate intake (5-10%) and a normal protein intake (15-20%)¹. Although known and used for a long time in […]
The oxidative stress and its implications in chronic pathologies
Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), mainly from the mitochondria, and antioxidant defenses. When sustained, oxidation damages cellular structures and contributes to the development and worsening of chronic diseases.
Case Study – Detection of Sarcopenic Obesity
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) Skeletal muscle is the organ responsible for locomotion and the ability of individuals to perform daily activities, known as functional capacity. Therefore, muscle dysfunction primarily results in a decrease in functional capacity, the development of […]
Follow-up of a Geriatric Patient
(The original language of this article is Spanish, the graphs are shown as real screenshots in the original language) Measurement Date: June 24, 2020 Sex Female Age 83 years Activity Level Sedentary Pathologies Pulmonary hypertension, cardiomegaly, cataracts An 83-year-old woman with pulmonary hypertension, cardiomegaly, nocturnal home ventilatory support, inoperable cataracts due to her pulmonary condition, […]