As part of its European-wide consumer education campaign, the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has released a guide on the types of sports nutrition active people should consider consuming before, during and after exercise.
The guide aims to explain:
- The importance of nutrition and the value of supplementation;
- How to time your nutritional intake to your exercise routine;
- What kind of nutrients your body needs before, during and after you exercise; and
- What to keep in mind when selecting the right products for you.
‘The guide is being released in relation to a series of consumer-facing projects that ESSNA is driving forward to keep active people consuming sports nutrition products effectively and confidently. ESSNA’s efforts have been redoubled in light of Covid-19 having witnessed an increase in people turning to the internet and as a result, an increase in the spread of misinformation online.’
Adam Carey, Chair of ESSNA, said “This guide will support active people across Europe of all ages and backgrounds to get the most out of their exercise. Whether you’re working out at home, running outside or are a professional sportsperson training once again, the guide will help you to support your body through sports nutrition.
“This guide provides key information on many sports categories, including what is the best time to intake proteins, carbohydrates, fats, caffeine and much more. It’s a must read for all active people. ESSNA is committed to supporting the safety of consumers; and our guides such as this one have been created to help us fulfil that commitment.”
He continued, “ESSNA’s priority is, of course, the safety of its consumers and we intend the advice presented in this guide to be taken in relation to the restrictions imposed by each European country. We urge everyone to ensure they abide by government advice and minimise contact as much as possible.
“In addition, as always ESSNA’s advice to consumers who have specific nutritional needs, or those who are unsure about what is best for them, should to consider talking to a performance nutritionist or to a trainer.”
The ESSNA website hosts its home-based sports nutrition guide and as well as other resources such as its ABCs of sports nutrition, Watch Your Protein guide, Dos and Don’ts of sports nutrition and home based sports nutrition guide. This material is designed to assist by outlining effective and safe ways to stay fit and healthy, written by a wide range of experts from the sports nutrition sector.
