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• In a paper presented to the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine in Idaho on the 22/6/97 it was shown that there was a link between anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female athletes and ovulation. A higher number of cruciate ligament injuries occurring between the 10^th. and 14^th. day of the menstrual cycle corresponding with higher oestrogen and relaxin levels in the blood.

• Cell Biochem Funct. Dec 1998 16(4): 269-75 has a good discussion of exercise and depletion of anti-oxidants. The authors indicate that glutathione supplement assist the endurance capacity of athletes and that a mixed range of anti-oxidant supplements is important for the athlete. This is consistent with our own research. We have found that red grape juice, good quality red wine and food herbs and spices contain extremely powerful anti-oxidants that also help the body resist infection.
• PNP 9 may assist elite athletes affected by respiratory infections. A heavy training load can suppress the immune system and make the elite athlete more susceptible to viral infection. Practical testing of PNP 9 indicates that it may act as a prophylactic against respiratory infections.
• Sports Medicine 1998 July:26(1):1-16 has an excellent discussion covering over training with a model for detecting over training before it occurs. We strongly recommend this article to all elite athletes. This article discusses; types of stress affecting athletic performance, factors affecting athletes adapatability to physical training and the structure of recovery.
• Branched Chain Amino acids including Leucine supplementation is discussed in Sports Medicine 1999 June27(6) 347-358. Significant decrease in plasma levels of Leucine occurs following anerobic, aerobic and strength exercise. Some studies have indicated that supplementation reduces fat content of body and stimulates muscle development.
• J Appl Physiol 199 Jan:86(1):29-39 discusses resistance training and concludes that chromium supplementation did not enhance strength, power developemnt or lean body mass.
• Iron supplementation is important for all athletes with low ferritin levels.