Wellness by Oriflame products advantages during distance running training: Expert advice from the nutritionist Tanya Koleva-Duynova, part I

Athletes and in particular endurance athletes have high level of awareness and good knowledge about the good quality of life and natural methods that modern science offers in order to be successful in their hobbies and everyday life. In times of their preparation for marathon or half-marathon participation it is very often that experienced and starter athletes require specialized information and recommendations on how they may be in their best physical shape for the race they are enrolled.
That is why I am going to point out the attention of all runners in Marathon and Half-marathon Plovdiv 2017 to the products from the Wellness by Oriflame series, developed by renowned scientist and medical consultants, tested by world-class laboratories, and recommended by many of my nutritionist colleagues.

Omega 3 essential fatty acid (EFA)

The notion essential means irreplaceable, Omega 3 is one of the fatty acids which cannot be produced by our body and it requires food or special supplements to provide it. There are plant based Omega 3 and those produced from fish sources. The modern scientific facts show that the most complete for our body are Omega 3 supplements derived from the smallest fish sardines. The smallest the fish is, the smallest intoxication.
Fish oil Omega 3 is anti-inflammatory, which is beneficial in reducing injuries, muscle injuries, pain, strengthens the immune and cardiovascular system. It can completely replace non-steroid anti-inflammatory remedies (aspirin) which is preferred by athletes after tough trainings. Combined with physical activity Omega 3 ameliorates Combined with physical activity Omega 3 improves protein metabolism, and as a result, improves the quality and function of the muscles, increasing their endurance during long lasting efforts.
Namely long lasting efforts in particular in marathon running cause significant body and immune system stress, generating amounts of free radicals. Fish oil Omega 3 helps reducing this negative effect by increasing the activity of an anti-oxidative enzyme. The stress causes problems after long lasting efforts thus restoration after activity should be well conduct.
It is good to know that the most important factors that should determine our choice of Omega 3 fish oil are: raw materials, technology and oxidation. For the production of Omega 3 fish oil, Oriflame uses a purified technology - molecular distillation. It allows each molecule to be purified and treated. The company uses sardines from controlled self-recovering in a natural environment shoals. In addition Oriflame is a member of the NGO "Friends of the Sea", whose mission is to preserve the richness and diversity of the marine world which is another sign of good manufacturing practice.

Astaxanthine

Another product of the Wellness by Oriflame series, which is essential for the good preparation and recovery of the body is Astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is sea kerotenoid located in seaweed, shrimp, crab, salmon and flamingos with powerful antioxidative power. Benefits of its frequent intake by athletes are invaluable: it reduces and prevents joint and muscle pain after exercise, delays timing of exhaustion in heavy physical exercise, reduces the level of lactic acid in the muscles during running up to 28.6% (study of Sawaki, 2002) creates a natural sun protection of the skin, which is important for athletes running long distances. Clinically it is proven that astaxanthin helps to increase strength and endurance up to 55%.
Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble antioxidant which can cross the blood-brain barrier, so it is important to choose a quality product. Here apply the same conditions: technology and raw materials for production. Oriflame production of Astaxanthin source is the algae type Haematococcus microalgae, which thrive in Swedish arhipelag- one of the cleanest places in the world. The recommended daily dose is 4 mg. Unfortunately on the market there are Astaxanthin products with impurities from petroleum, so be careful. To be well absorbed, it is necessary that astaxanthin is taken in combination with fat, so my recommendation is to combine it with Omega 3 fish oil or coconut oil.

Men´s and women´s wellness formula

The Swedish company Oriflame had facilitated a lot our daily need of micronutrients, having developed a combined set of multivitamins for men and women, which contain individual bags with one tablet multivitamins and minerals, two capsules Omega 3 fish oil and one capsule of astaxanthin. This special formula is clinically tested, contains no animal gelatin and comply with all requirements of high standard pharmaceutical production (GMP). The combined set is the best choice of supplements with which to you may start your preparation now and good recovery of your body for the marathon.
Do your research and be well informed in your choice. Good luck!!

Next: How and which products from the Wellness by Oriflame series to use during long races.