The Role of Antioxidant Supplementations in Female Sports Person

Abstract

Diet significantly influences athletic performance. Today the Competitive sports man has been made aware of the important role that nutrition can play in both training as well as competition, for there is clear evidence to show that improved eating habits not only benefit health but also influence an individual’s endurance and capacity to perform exercise. Deficiencies of many of the nutrients are known to adversely affect exercise performance. Exercise causes oxidative stress, a type of stress caused by exposure to oxygen. Athletes may have a higher need for antioxidant nutrients. Athletes should make sure they get the recommended daily allowance for vitamins Beta Carotene, C and E as well as the mineral Selenium. The sports person of 102 numbers of students was in the age group of 18-21 years were analyzed. A good nutritional management must have adequate nutrients in terms of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals according to the Individuals needs along with fluid and electrolyte.