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Relative lack of energy in sports, RED-S syndrome
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1. Triad of athletes and the RED-S team
In a 2005 IOC opinion, Triada Sportsmenek was defined as a combination of eating disorders with irregular menstrual cycles, which consequently lead to a decrease in endogenous estrogens and other hormones. These, in turn, affect low bone mineral density. The American College of Sports Medicine defined triada as a clinical entity referring to a relationship between three interrelated components: energy availability (EA), menstrual disorder, and bone function and health.2. Effects of RED-S on health and physical activity
RED-S may have serious consequences, including short-term or long-term cardiovascular and medical complications, progenitoral, endogenous, reproductive, skeletal, renal health and fitness. Athletes who suffer from long term low energy intake may be exposed to nutrient deficiencies (including anemia), chronic fatigue, as well as an increased risk of infection. Including coronary heart disease, progestination, proliferation of progesterone, progestinosis, and renal stress.3. Treatment strategies for RED-S
In some cases, nutritional counselling and dietary monitoring may not be sufficient to intervene for athletes or physically active individuals who have experienced health complications related to a relative lack of energy. In other cases, additional medical assistance from physicians or psychotherapists is required to treat eating disorders. The treatment plan should take into account a person's specific goals, diet and training practices and any other co-existing conditions.4. Requirements for macro-elements
Recommendations for carbohydrates and fat vary depending on the person, health and discipline, daily activity and past dietary plans. Carbohydrate intake should be tailored to the level of activity during the day, taking into account: technical exercise or low activity: 35 g/kg body weight/day; moderate exercise loads (e.g. about 1 h/day); 57 g/ kg/day. Programming with strength training elements (e5. Summary
The introduction of proper nutritional therapy into the treatment plan for people diagnosed with RED-S is essential for an effective recovery. In many cases, people with Reds-S also require the support of other medical specialists and psychologists. A holistic approach is key to a return to full health and training. Many available publications discuss the potential risk of falling asleep in women. However, in recent years there has been research on young and adult men who also limit energy consumption.
