A new study published in the medical journal Nutrients shows that vegan diet can significantly increase endurance in athletes, accelerate recovery time after heavy physical exertion and avoid common diseases.
Scientists have considered the ability of plant-based diets to reduce the risk of disease and affect endurance.
Studies show that at high physical activity, the risk of atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction in athletes is above average. The influence of vegan diet on risk factors of cardiovascular diseases, in particular, the concentration of lipids in plasma, body weight and blood pressure, and overall health, reversing existing atherosclerotic damage, can provide significant protection for the cardiovascular system.
Vegetable diets have been shown to reduce body fat. Since plants are usually rich in carbohydrates, they contribute to the effective storage of glycogen in the liver and muscles.
By reducing blood viscosity, improving arterial flexibility and endothelial function, it can be concluded that plant nutrition improves vascular blood supply and tissue oxygenation.
Because many vegetables, fruits and other plant products are rich in antioxidants, they help reduce oxidative stress. Plant-based diets have also been shown to reduce the risk of inflammation.
These features of plant-based diets can significantly speed up recovery time after heavy physical exertion in athletes.