European Academic Research ISSN 2286-4822
ISSN-L 2286-4822
Impact Factor: 3.4546 (UIF)
DRJI Value : 5.9 (B+)
Article Details :
Article Name :
Amazonian Fruits in Exercise and Sport: narrative review study
Author Name :
ANTONIO MARIO GALVÃO E SILVA1, EMERSON LIMA SILVA2, OZANILDO VILAÇA DO NASCIMENTO3
Publisher :
Bridge Center
Article URL :
Abstract :
The use of plants and their fruits as ergogenic aids as become apopular among physiologists, sportspeople and the physically active. Studies conducted mainly on animals demonstrate the potential of the bioactive and nutritional constituents of certain fruits, which when absorbed and metabolised can influence the performance parametersof athletes and physically active. Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia (H.B.K.) McVaugh) which is rich in vitamin C, guarana (Paullinia cupana) with its high caffeine content, açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart) which is a great source of energy, the aphrodisiac marapuama (Ptychopetalum olacoides Bentham (Olacaceae) which has alkaloids among its biochemical constituents. Cubiu (Solanum sessiliflorum Dunal) which is rich in zinc, magnesium and selenium and the Castanha de cutia (Couepia edulis (Prance) Prance - Chrysobalanaceae) which is abundant in mono and polysaturated oils besides vitamin E, are all fruits that originate from the Amazon Rainforest. As the quantity of research on Amazonian herbs and fruits and their effects on sporting performance is low, the objective of this review was to highlight and substantiate the possible effects of these fruits in this type of application.
Keywords :
Plants, Amazonian fruits, ergogenic, supplementation

Announcements
New Launched Project
onlineresearch
Recommend & Share