Nutrition to Help You Recover

At this point in the indoor soccer season players are somewhat battered. There is strong evidence that by modifying your diet slightly you can maximize the recovery process and minimize pain. Dr. John Berardi, considered the expert in this area, has shared a simple plan that uses common, safe and natural ingredients.

“When you compete in sports your muscles and connective tissues take a beating. Small tears and injuries start to accumulate. These lead to swelling and inflammation and inflammation leads to pain. ” Dr. Berardi

Here are the suggestions he gives to pro teams he consults with:

1. Fish oil helps to control the pain & inflammation and associated with soft tissue injury. Recommended dose: 6-10 grams of fish oil
2. Curcumin (found in turmeric): Curcumin can overpower pro-inflammatory proteins called cytokines. Recommended dose: 500 mg curcumin
3. A combination of 3 grams HMB, 14 grams glutamine, 14 grams arginine: These trigger protein synthesis and collagen deposition - healing muscles and connective tissues quickly.

As with any nutritional advice, individual player’s needs vary, so check with you nutritionist or doctor.

Visit Dr. Berardi & Precision Nutrition for more information.