18d. Sports Nutrition - Immune System

Question 1

What effect does excess training have on the immune system?

Answer 1

Lowers it

Question 2

What effect does sporadic med-high intensity activity have on the immune system?

Answer 2

None
Beneficial

Question 3

What effect does prolonged med-high intensity activity have on the immune system?

Answer 3

Immune suppressive actions
Increased cortisol

Question 4

What happens during high intensity exercise to blood glucose levels?

Answer 4

Lower blood glucose levels
Immune system suppression
Higher cortisol

Question 5

How long can the immune system be suppressed following high intensity exercise?

Answer 5

Up to 72 hrs

Question 6

What can be ingested during exercise to limit the release of cortisol?

Answer 6

Glucose

Question 7

Why is acute inflammation beneficial?

Answer 7

Tissue repair
Remodelling
Immune resilience

Question 8

Why isn’t chronic inflammation beneficial?

Answer 8

Increased visceral fat
Increased IR
Higher blood glucose
Reduced immunological response

Question 9

What strategies can be used to reduce inflammation following exercise?

Answer 9

Cold immersion
Diet
Sleep/rest
AO supplementation
Reassess training load