Kohlenhydrate und körperliche leistungsfähigkeit

Carbohydrates rank high among the energy carriers. They possess qualities marking them in the organism as outstanding sources of energy for cell activities, especially muscle work, in the form of glucose. Hence, glucose deficiencies may cause significant disturbances of muscular, mental and psychovegetative functions and thus of fitness in general. Particular attention is therefore focussed on the influence of carbohydrates on fitness and regulation of metabolism. Consistent or repeatedly high stress intensity requires a correspondingly high glucose content of the working musculature which is not achieved by the commonly employed mixed diets. It is therefore mandatory to ensure on-target carbohydrate supply to safeguard both physical fitness in general and rehabilitation after endurance of intensive stress situations in particular.