Sweat, sodium and electrolytes
Hey guys! With summer arriving, the temperature rises and soon, so do the sweating (or sweating) rates! Do you know what we missed in it? Is it possible to reset everything? In this post I'm...
Low energy availability: effects on health and performance
You know that food is the fuel for the body to function, right? And with the increase in volume and intensity in training (in addition to work, routine, social life...), it is necessary to offer...
Leucine and muscle recovery
You may have already heard about the different types of essential nutrients for the human body, and leucine is one of them that deserves special attention. As an essential branched-chain amino acid (BCAA), leucine plays...
Carbohydrates - Pre exercise
Hey guys! We're back with a topic that I, Gabi, love and I'm sure most people do too: Carbohydrates and exercise! The importance of carbohydrate as a fuel source for exercise and performance is well...
Iron: deficiency, prevention and treatment
Hi guys, how are you? This is Gabi, nutritionist at Z2. Did you know that iron deficiency is common, especially among athletes? But it's not normal! In this post I tell you more about mineral...
How to improve sleep through nutrition
Sleep is generally recognized as a critical factor in athlete performance. Sleep is believed to affect physiological and cognitive function, which can affect sports performance. Recent evidence suggests that athletes experience lower quality of sleep,...