Nutrient timing
Nutrient Timing
Nutrient timing is a planned method of consuming nutrients, specifically carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, at specific times in relation to physical activity, with the intention to optimize the desired health or performance outcomes.
Pronunciation
- nu·tri·ent tim·ing /ˈn(y)o͞otrēənt/ /ˈtīmiNG/
Etymology
The term "nutrient timing" is a combination of two English words: "nutrient", derived from the Latin nutrientem (nourishing), and "timing", from the Old English timian (to happen at a particular time).
Concept
The concept of nutrient timing involves the consumption of combinations of nutrients--primarily protein and carbohydrate--in and around an exercise session. It is designed to maximize muscle repair, muscle protein synthesis, and glycogen synthesis. The strategy is based on the understanding of the body's metabolic responses to exercise and nutrition, and the manipulation of nutrient intake timing to produce desired results.
Types of Nutrient Timing
There are three types of nutrient timing strategies: pre-exercise, during exercise, and post-exercise nutrient timing.
- Pre-exercise Nutrient Timing - This involves the consumption of nutrients before physical activity to provide energy and prime the body for the upcoming exercise.
- During Exercise Nutrient Timing - This strategy involves consuming nutrients during physical activity to maintain energy levels and potentially enhance performance.
- Post-exercise Nutrient Timing - This strategy involves consuming nutrients after physical activity to replenish energy stores, repair muscle tissue, and promote recovery.
Related Terms
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
- Metabolism
- Muscle Protein Synthesis
- Glycogen Synthesis
- Physical Activity
- Exercise
- Recovery
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nutrient timing
- Wikipedia's article - Nutrient timing
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