Active and successful individuals are always striving to reach the next level. Athletes are no exception. Their one constant companion is fatigue. Further, average people also suffer from it. Fatigue manifests itself in many forms. Some of the more well known forms are;
Do you suffer from any of these?
From a world-class athlete to a blue collar laborer, we are constantly trying to reduce some form of fatigue we are constantly running into on a day-to-day basis. Moderate exercise is one good way to reduce fatigue, so is getting the correct amount of sleep.
However, the serious athletes are very prone to fatigue. They are constantly striving to maintain top physical conditioning. Athletes are also much more prone to upper respiratory infections. Studies confirm a higher rate of URI among elite athletes than recreationally competitive athletes during this training and competition season[1].
I there a simple method for reducing fatigue?
Research conducted on VitaminPROS Beta Glucan has produced some amazing results. In an independent, double-blind, placebo-controlled study subjected showed 66% fewer upper respiratory tract infection symptoms were reported, compared with runners treated with a placebo.
- nasal congestion
- runny nose
- sore throat
- sneezing
- cough
- fatigue
- headache
- general malaise and body aches
These subjects also rated their health 44% higher then their counterparts.
Physical stress test results also showed significant positive results. Only 32% of the subjects taking the beta glucan protocol reported symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections as compared to 68% taking the placebo. Further, at four weeks, actual upper respiratory tract infections were reported in only 8% of participants as compared to 24% in the placebo group.
Psychological stress tests were also conducted for this study. In addition to the beneficial physical results, psychological benefits were also documented. These results showed the following;
- 22% increase in vigor;
- 48% reduction in fatigue;
- 38% reduction in tension;
- 38% reduction in stress-induced confusion
VitaminPROS Beta 1, 3-D Glucan is not a treatment for any disease or condition. Beta Glucan is an immunomodulator that has been shown to support immune system function.
