Iberian ham is a ‘superfood’ for athletes due to its unique nutritional profile, whose consumption has been associated with reducing muscle inflammation, accelerating post-workout regeneration and increasing lean muscle mass.
O Iberian ham has nutritional profile that, according to a new study, makes it SUPERALIZATION FOR ATHLETES.
“Each slice of Iberian ham contains science, taste and performance“.
This reflection was made by Luis Montielduring a conference with Francisco Tovar held at the Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM).
The teacher stressed that the ham is a product with high quality proteins that are fundamental for the tissue repair and construction.
Doctors pointed out that monounsaturated fats and oleic acid present in the ham contribute to a “healthier” lipid profile – reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The richness in B -complex vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12) makes Iberian ham allied to the nervous system and metabolism.
Its content in minerals, such as iron, helps combat anemia, while zinc and potassium, also present in it, reinforce the immune system and improve muscle function.
Scientists also highlighted the presence of essential amino acids such as leucine, isoleucine and valine, which promote muscle mass synthesis and prevent catabolism, glutamine and tryptophan; and arginine, which enhances vasodilation and Improves cardiovascular resistance.
In addition, the first three – Aleucine, isoleucine and valine – contribute to the mental well-being and concentration during training.
SUPERALIZATION FOR ATHLETES
All of this is based on an investigation conducted by the Institute of Food and Nutrition Science and Technology of the Superior Council for Scientific Research in Spain (ICTAN-CSIC), which concluded that the daily consumption of 40 grams of Iberian ham for 12 weeks has benefits for athletes.
Subsequently, both teachers said that the Iberian ham has a Nutritional profile superior to other cured meatswhich may contain high levels of saturated and additive fats.
In addition, the natural process of healing of Iberian ham ensures the preservation of its essential nutrients, while some processed cured meats may lose nutritional value during production.
At the event, the Iberian ham was also promoted as a “healthy, sustainable and pleasurable” option, within a balanced Mediterranean diet.
In addition, the Genomic overlap between humans and Iberian pig It is 93%, reinforcing the “high nutritional compatibility” between this food and its use as a biomedical model validated in applied research.
