JERSEY FOODSTATE NEWSLETTER SERIES
ENERGY ENHANCEMENT IN SPORT
A few words about Eric Llewellyn
Eric Llewellyn is recognised by many health professionals, as having a unique insight in to the science of diet, nutrition and disease prevention in the UK today. He has lectured in every corner of the world and still presents on a US radio station each month. His understanding of what the body needs in pursuit of optimum health is considerable.
Eric was commissioned to provide dietary advice to several athletes that went on to win world and Olympic gold medals. These athletes were taking differing chemical (so-called "natural") health supplements and "energy" drinks. The simple fact is, these refined sugar laden sports drinks, chemical supplements and bars are ineffective and positively unhealthy.
It was interesting to note that all of these athletes found their energy levels increase after eliminating the chemical (so-called "natural") supplements. These athletes then took the dietary advice and Food State supplements and their progress increased. I really encourage you to read and understand the information in this newsletter, which offers the finest advice possible for preparing your body for excessive exercise.
Don’t take up sport to get fit -- get fit then enjoy your chosen sport.
There is a significant difference between being fit and being healthy!
Another important consideration is that when you exercise, your muscles release a lot of toxins in to the bloodstream, and if they are not mopped up by antioxidants then they can turn in to free radicals which have an acid effect on the body, and that is very undesirable. Please consider the following advice from Eric, and for those who are interested, I can provide all the products mentioned. It should be acknowledged that the Jersey Foodstate product range is based on the Food state concept, and the chemical varieties of supplements, which are most commonly available in pharmacies and health food stores are not to be considered an effective alternative to this program. Jersey Foodstate’s products present nutrients to the body in the same way that food from the food chain is presented to the body. This distinction is terribly important.
Energy enhancement
Sports performance: An Overview
The topic of improving one’s performance in sport cannot be separated from
the issue of adequate nutrition.
Specific nutritional supplements in a food form can help.
Carbohydrates, calories, proteins and simple sugars
Food intake based solely upon carbohydrate or animal protein loading does not provide proper nutritional requirements for energy.
The digestive process within the human intestinal tract suggests that fruit and vegetable matter should form the bulk of food intake. While animal proteins are important to energy production, reliance upon this source of food protein can lead to a build up of acid by-products that reduce the ability of cells to produce optimum energy. Reliance upon high animal protein intake can lead to an increase in muscular problems, and toxic substances can and do, reduce available energy for sport and fitness.
Simple sugars and energy
Refined "foods" are best avoided, as indeed are processed, overcooked and tinned foods. Fizzy drinks used as an energy supply are essentially those with a high content of processed "sugars" such as sucrose, refined glucose and fructose. These refined substances are associated both with a reduction in sustained energy production and the experience of hypotension. The more energy that is used to facilitate the physiological function of digesting, assimilating and eliminating inappropriate foods, the less energy is available for sporting activity.
Consumption of foods in their natural state produces higher energy levels and reduces the potential for fatigue.
A high intake of inappropriate simple "sugars" has also been found to be associated with excretion of magnesium from the body - one of the important minerals for energy production.
Simple sugars are also associated with interference in the proper use within the body, or indeed depletion of, vitamin B6, potassium, calcium and vitamin C, besides a reduction in the essential fatty acid available for energy production.
Essentially, dietary intake for optimum energy can be constructed around an ideal slightly alkali acid balance in favour of those foods that are alkali-producing: i.e. fresh fruits and vegetables.
Cleansing the GUT of energy depleting waste materials.
Improving dietary intake following a GUT cleansing period significantly improves not only performance but good health in mind and body in general. We all need a clear mind to engage not only in physical activity but to enjoy the experience as well.
There is significant benefit in undertaking a period of cleansing of the intestinal tract before undertaking a program of dietary change to high natural state energy foods.
It is estimated that eight out of ten persons are already magnesium deficient.
A sensible supplement is a broad spectrum multivitamin and mineral with trace elements as a food complex, which will provide valuable nutrients such as manganese, copper, zinc, GTF Chromium and necessary B vitamins. It may very well be prudent to consider additional whole food supplements.
The role of sugars in energy production is very well understood. However, the form of these sugars is important.
Jersey Foodstate GP Formula:
The glucose and fructose in the Formula GP supplement is in a different form to the refined sugars, and this food form supplement has also been shown to reduce lactic acid build-up within the muscles.
Calories are not the only measure of energy production, and it is not calories alone that facilitate energy production from the Formula GP. Energy production is dependent on what the drink does once inside the body. It is GP’s role to help activate different channels inside the body, allowing the body to produce the energy. This happens by conversion of ATP within the body to ADP. The energy does not come from the drink: the drink merely facilitates increase in energy quite normally and naturally.
The Gut
The GUT (also known as the bowel or intestines) can be divided into two broad areas which are the small intestines and the large intestines.
These two sections perform differing function which may be explained as;
The Small Intestine is a primary section of our digestive system and many nutrients enter our blood stream for use by the body here. The small intestine is about 6.5 metres long. What are known as "friendly" Lactobacillus microorganisms also called beneficial bacteria reside in this part of our digestive system. In healthy persons these beneficial bacteria comprise about 90% of the digestive tract. There are many hundreds of species of these friendly bacteria and our GUT (digestive process) does not function properly without a proper level of these beneficial bacteria. Refined sugars and antibiotic use act to deplete this balance of friendly beneficial bacteria.
The Large Intestine is the part of the digestive process where many nutrients and most fibre and liquids are absorbed. Another form of friendly beneficial bacteria is resident in this part of the GUT called Bifidobacteria, and this group of microorganisms enhance the overall functions of the digestive process within the GUT.
The role of the friendly bacteria is to enhance the health of the digestive process and to facilitate the production of additional nutrients that help support the immune system. Candidiasis is an overgrowth of detrimental candida albicans that disrupt nutrient absorption and reduces the safety barriers that help protect us from unpleasant allergens getting into our blood stream. The debilitating energy experience of candida albicans is estimated to adversely affect 33% of persons consuming a "western" dietary intake.
GUT and Beneficial Flora
The cleansing process requires an intake of probiotic friendly bacteria to "re-populate" the GUT for proper energy production from food nutrients. It is estimated that 33% of persons consuming a "western" diet have a compromised GUT function. We can readily understand from this that proper assimilation requires our GUT to be functioning at optimal level.
A suggested GUT cleansing program.
1. The Jersey Foodstate Probiotic formula consists of nine strains of friendly bacteria that are known to help the good health of our digestive system. These friendly bacteria can contribute positively to the immune system function within the GUT helping to reduce undesirable and negative effects. Good intake of these friendly bacteria can help prevent an "overgrowth" of the detrimental candida and other bacteria permitting nutrients from our foods to absorb.
These beneficial bacteria are required by the body to manufacture vitamins that contribute to our positive good health. The Colon contains these beneficial bacteria that act to ferment insoluble fibre, starch and carbohydrates. The beneficial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates, especially polysaccharides provide the best source of carbohydrate-derived energy: This formula has been proven to benefit both sports persons and those less active, for it is the balance of friendly beneficial bacteria that help govern our absorption of nutrients.
2. The Jersey Foodstate vitamin B complex of nutrients consist of a group of 15 nutrients that have an anti-oxidant function as well as being required in adequate quantities for at least over 80 differing functions of the body. Specific B vitamins are required for the proper function of the stomach muscles. Adequate vitamin B complex nutrients are required to help reduce toxic materials being formed due to excessive stress within the Gut. Some of the GUT’ health problems are related to low intake of specific nutrients within the vitamin B complex. Vitamin B2 as an example may be useful with gastric ulcers. Vitamin B6 may help with some food intolerances. The vitamin B complex is best taken as a complex supplement, as these nutrients have interdependency of each other within the complex.
3. Jersey Foodstate Caprylic acid is well documented for gut cleansing. This nutrient is a part of the beneficial fatty acid group and is useful with regard to the unpleasant experience of ulcerative colitis. However one of the main uses of caprylic acid is that it can inhibit and remove the growth of detrimental yeasts including candida albicans in the Intestines.
4. Jersey Foodstate Bromelain is an enzyme that has many functions within our body, it may be helpful with the healing process within the GUT as it helps reduce inflammation. Bromelain may also help inhibit the development of some forms of detrimental bacteria within the GUT. This beneficial enzyme is helpful in breaking down protein for absorption into our body from the GUT and helps to remove toxic waste materials. Bromelain is used by many health practitioners to help protect the heart.
5. Siberian Ginseng is thought by many to be a beneficial herb that helps to support the immune system functions. Siberian Ginseng has anti-oxidant activity and may improve the utilisation of oxygen and help prevent waste oxygen becoming toxic. This Ginseng can improve energy levels for the GUT and help improve the use of energy.
In summary, cleansing the gut is essential to the proper absorption and utilisation of nutrients
Enhancing and protecting joints and muscles.
The Jersey Foodstate Joint & bone formula nutrients are specific in helping to support the many differing functions and nutritional requirements of the muscles and joints.
The muscles require adequate nutrients for over 35 differing activates. The joints are connected by ligaments and these also have special nutrient requirements.
The muscle and joint formula has been created to offer support to joints and bones. This formula has been created from five vitamins that are involved with muscle function which help with repair and reduce muscle damage. These vitamins include vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6 and folic acid.
The formula also contains seven minerals that are known to be required for proper muscle activity. The minerals in this formula synergistically function with the vitamins to create a Food State formula that can supply those nutrients that help maintain muscle and joint function.
Jersey Foodstate Magnesium;
Magnesium improves athletic performance (via ATP production).
Magnesium facilitates the production of energy (by enhancing the conversion of serum glucose to adenosine triphosphate - magnesium transfers the necessary phosphorus molecule to the ATP molecule).
It is estimated that eight out of ten people are low in magnesium; this mineral apart from its known requirement for bone growth and repair is also required to deliver oxygen to the muscles and is used to transmit nerve impulses to the muscles. This mineral performs several functions that are important to enzymatic processes and functions in the energy production processes. Magnesium increases the capacity for prolonged exercise (by up to 50%).
Supplemental magnesium counteracts the accelerated excretion of magnesium that occurs in people who engage in endurance exercise and is of considerable help in alleviating fatigue. An optimum intake of magnesium alleviates muscle cramps and also improves energy production within the heart.
Magnesium is a co-factor for many of the enzymatic processes that are involved in the endogenous production of energy and the use of supplemental magnesium can improve subjective feelings of energy:
Collagen is a type of protein that helps to form the connective tissues within the body. It is the connective tissue that helps provide proper ligaments, muscles and skin strength. A course of this supplement can be of value prior to periods of intense activity.
Glucosamine is known to many people to be of help with alleviating painful joints and help the healing process of uncomfortable inflammation. This is not an essential supplement but is included as a helpful note.
Essential fatty Acids are involved with muscle growth and the formation of bones. This range of essential fatty acids work synergistically together, and are known to help reduce inflammation and are involved with the creation of special beneficial protein activity.
The production and release of energy takes place within all living cells by the activity of a special function known as part of the Krebs cycle. This process is responsible for the use and storage of energy and for the removal of waste products.
Positive dietary fats can be used by the body for energy production (dietary fats are stored in adipose tissue as triglycerides in order to provide an energy reserve for the body).
Alpha-linolenic acid (LNA) which is an essential (Omega-3) superunsaturated fatty acid also helps to generate the electrical currents that make the heart beat in an orderly sequence and transports oxygen into cell membranes.
LNA substantially shortens the recovery time for muscles following intensive exercise and is known to increase the production of energy and alleviate fatigue within the body.
Linoleic Acid (LA) enhances the production of energy. Linoleic Acid additionally enhances the function of antioxidants and increases the basal metabolic rate by increasing oxidation and body temperature. This EFA substantially shortens the recovery time for Muscles after intensive exercise. LA is an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid (omega 6) that is known to enhance the production of energy.
Medium-chain saturated fatty acids (such as caprylic acid) are utilized within the body primarily in the production and rapid availability of energy. MCTs are readily transported across mitochondrial membranes where they are used as a source of fuel for the rapid generation of energy.
Dietary fats are also stored within the body as triglycerides (in adipose tissue) for future usage in the production of energy.
The additional Jersey Foodstate mineral nutrients that are required for proper energy production include:
GTF Chromium and Copper are also key minerals that are required for energy production. GTF Chromium enhances the body’s production of energy by improving the uptake of glucose into the body’s cells where it can be metabolized to produce energy via adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Copper is involved in the body’s production of energy (in its role as a pro-oxidant via the enzyme cytochrome C oxidase).
Persons who frequently engage in endurance exercise are at greater risk of Zinc deficiency (supplemental zinc is desirable in that it can counteract the zinc losses that occur in people who participate in endurance exercise)
Vitamins
The antioxidants – vitamin E, beta carotene, vitamin C are important for the proper production of cellular energy, as energy is utilized by the body during exercise or athletic performance. As stated, Free radicals are created and the neutralising process with the antioxidants reduces this harmful potential.
Athletic performance increases the body’s requirements for vitamin C.
Vitamin C alleviates and prevents fatigue (primarily by facilitating the production of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine): People who consume high levels of vitamin C exhibit 50% less fatigue than those who consume low doses of vitamin C.
Vitamin C counteracts the increased susceptibility to bacterial & viral diseases experienced by persons who undertake endurance exercise and also counteracts the accelerated excretion of vitamin C that occurs during and after endurance exercise. In addition vitamin C counteracts the increased susceptibility to muscle pain of people who undertake endurance exercis
Vitamin E
Vitamin E in the form the body uses, improves athletic performance and helps to prevent damage to the body’s DNA that occurs following athletic performance. When taken for 2 weeks prior to strenuous exercise it prevents significant DNA damage in 80% of test subjects.
Vitamin E is known to counteract many of the toxic effects (especially those caused by increased production of Free Radicals) during endurance exercise.
Vitamin E also reduces the generation of Free Radicals in people who engage in isotonic exercise.
Vitamin E inhibits muscle damage and muscle cramps caused by Free Radical generation following intense exercise:
Muscle weakness can occur as a result of vitamin E deficiency and this vitamin also minimizes muscular atrophy during periods of immobilization.
Beta-Carotene
Beta-Carotene possesses life extension possibilities in that it may retard the aging process in its own right (i.e. in addition to its antioxidant capabilities, beta-carotene enhances the function of the immune system and accelerates the recovery from intensive exercise. It’s antioxidant properties counteract the increase in Free Radicals generated during intensive exercise).
Beta-Carotene protects the skin from the damage caused by excessive exposure to sunlight and ultra-violet radiation. Exposure of the skin to sunlight causes depletion of the skin’s beta-carotene content. Dehydration destroys Beta-Carotene.
Beta-Carotene inhibits the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids and in particular retards the oxidation of Linoleic Acid (LA). Beta-Carotene enhances the function of Vitamin E
Selenium.
Selenium possesses antioxidant properties (due to it being an essential component of the glutathione peroxidase enzyme):
Selenium facilitates the deactivation of harmful hydroxyl Free Radicals (due to its incorporation into the glutathione peroxidase enzyme)
Excessive exercise or endurance exercise increases the excretion of Selenium from the body. Selenium protects the heart and helps to prevent abnormal blood clotting (by facilitating the production of Prostacyclin I2)
It is estimated that eight out ten persons are selenium deficient.
Enzymes
Jersey Foodstate Bromelain
This is a beneficial protein digesting enzyme that facilitates the proper digestion of dietary proteins. This enzyme is known to help to reduce inflammation and sprains and increases the healing associated with bruising. This enzyme importantly is also known to reduce the body’s production of potentially harmful Fibrin
Jersey Foodstate Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 increases energy in both sedentary individuals and in athletes (by facilitating the conversion of carbohydrates into energy) - persons using supplemental Coenzyme Q10 generally report an increase in their energy. This co-enzyme improves blood circulation
Coenzyme Q10 functions as an antioxidant and improves athletic performance (by increasing the body’s production of energy via adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Coenzyme Q10 improves performance during exercise, improves the VO2 Max of people who exercise and helps to prevent the damage to muscles that can occur as a result of intensive exercise.
Supplemental Coenzyme Q10 alleviates the impaired aerobic function that is associated with fatigue.
Coenzyme Q10 prevents the build-up of excessive serum levels of Ketones (Ketosis).Coenzyme Q10 increases oxygen supplies to the mitochondria
Siberian Ginseng.
This form of ginseng is known to have beneficial antioxidant properties and known to be of value by increasing energy and particularly athletic performance. Research has shown that the energy from beneficial essential fats is increased and the heart rate less stressed.
Siberian Ginseng prevents and alleviates fatigue; improves the body’s utilization of oxygen in the tissues and organs, especially the heart. Siberian Ginseng extends the period that people can engage in sustained exercise (by approximately 25%) and shortens the recovery period following exercise
Siberian Ginseng improves stamina and increases muscle strength
Jersey Foodstate Organic Pea Protein
A much healthier alternative to most protein powders used by athletes and body-builders. Here are a few of the benefits:
Pea Protein Powder Is Hypoallergenic
Drinking whey, casein, egg, and even soy protein powders daily can lead to an allergy or intolerance in the long term
High in BCAAs
A diet rich in branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) helps keep your body in a muscle building state all day, decrease belly fat, keep you full longer between meals & energize your workouts
Pea Protein Powder Is Easily Digested
You don’t feel bloated after drinking a shake and the amino acids are easily absorbed and put to work. Soy is difficult to digest and is not utilised by your body nearly as well
It Is 100% Vegan
Are you a vegetarian or vegan or just looking for an animal free protein to eat on Meatless Mondays?
Pea Protein Powder Is Rich In Protein
Many plant based products only have 10-15 grams of protein per scoop, but our high quality pea protein powder has about 25 grams per scoop, similar to whey powder
Mixes Easily In Water
All it takes are a couple of shakes in your bottle to get a smooth, easy to drink protein shake
Pea Protein Powder Helps You Stay Full
Drinking it activates the release of hormones that keep you feeling full between meals, making it great to drink as a meal replacement if you are trying to lose weight
Low in Carbohydrates
Every scoop has only 2 grams of carbs making it ideal if you’re limiting carbs. You also get 2 grams of fibre per scoop
Pea Protein Powder Is Gluten free
It is gluten free and packed with healthy, muscle building protein
Food Allergy Alternative
If you avoid baked goods and pasta because you're allergic to eggs, pea protein may be the solution. According to the Northern Pulse Growers Association, pea concentrates and isolates can replace eggs in cupcakes, cookies, waffles and ravioli while maintaining flavour and texture. You may also enjoy pea products as a protein source if you have a milk or soy allergy
In Summary, what do you need to enhance your sports performance and protect the body in the process?
This article has been split in to 2 sections:
Firstly, we discussed the importance of cleansing the gut to allow the body to better utilise the nutrition from food and food state supplements. If you feel that you have high toxicity within the body (often evidenced by a weak immunity), then this is an important starting point. Although we have focused primarily on the gut, it should be mentioned that cleansing the liver should also form part of a detox program. As mentioned above, we do not recommend taking supplements other than the Food state ones:
Detox program:
Milk Thistle with Kelp (liver cleanse)
Caprylic Acid (Colon cleanse)
Probiotic (gut regulator – 9 strains)
Vitamin B Complex
(Bromelain and Siberian Ginseng optional)
Secondly, we have looked at the dangers of refined sugars and their ineffectiveness as part of a training program, and we have discussed the vitamins and minerals relevant to enhanced performance in sport, and protecting the body in the process. The first list details those nutrients relevant to protecting the body when exercising excessively, and the second list relates to those nutrients which will enhance performance.
Training program
Protecting the body:
Joint and bone formula
Magnesium
Glucosamine and Collagen – useful if you suffer from aching joints
Essential fatty acids
Antioxidant with zinc & Q10
Bromelain
Selenium
Multi-vit/mineral
Energy enhancement:
Antioxidant with zinc & Q10
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Siberian Ginseng
Organic Pea Protein
Formula GP liquid
It should also be recognised that a diet with an alkaline bias is very important, and should exclude refined sugars, refined carbohydrates and excessive meat consumption. Please ask if you would like me to email an acid/alkaline food chart.