Analysis of Functional Foods and Active Ingredients used in Sports

Abstract

There are more and more group sports events and individual sporting opportunities in the world. In this case, a number of factors need coordinated organ function. This requires an increased attention to the protection of the athlete's health.The regular consumption of functional foods with physiologically active substances found in them can stimulate organ function. Physiologically active ingredients in these functional foods include minerals, macronutrients, conjugated linoleic acid, coenzyme Q10, probiotics, prebiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, choline, and vitamins. Their effect is also beneficial in the functioning of the movement system, circulatory system, visceral organs, regulatory system and sensory system. Our publication is aimed to analyze the organ systems used in the physical activity, the functional foods that affect them, and the active ingredients in them. It is imperative to use nutritionally rich foods for keeping good health.