Nutrition and Exercise Immunology

This book reviews the link between nutrition and immune function, with special application to athletic endeavor. Written by respected researchers in sports medicine and exercise immunology, this text covers topics such as carbohydrates and the immune response to prolonged exertion; protein, exercise, and immunity; and vitamins, immunity, and infection risk in athletes. It also takes a look at future directions in nutrition and exercise immunology. For sports medicine professionals, dietitians, nutritionists, exercise immunologists, as well as endurance athletes, Nutrition and Exercise Immunology provides an important and in-depth look into this exciting, new area of scientific research.

Nieman, David C.; Pedersen, Bente Klarlund

Exercise Immunology: Current Issues. Carbohydrates and the Immune Response to Prolonged Exertion. Lipids, Exercise, and Immunology. Protein, Exercise and Immunity. Glutamine, Exercise, and the Immune System. Vitamins, Immunity, and Infection Risk in Athletes. Minerals and Exercise Immunology. Cancer, Nutrition, and Exercise Immunology. Exercise, Immune Function, and Nutrition: Summary and Future Perspectives.
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Shelving Guide: Nutrition, Nutrition and Disease, Nutrition in Sports and Recreation
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