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Importance of Fats to Bodybuilders |
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By Dane Fletcher
 The term fat refers to the white or yellowish substance in the bodies of animals and human beings, especially just under the skin, which helps to keep the body warm. The consensus among bodybuilders is that consumption of fats should be kept to the barest minimum. When one is seen taking fats and working out at the same time, this is seen as lack of seriousness, ignorance or sheer waste of time. We should note that there exist many different types of fats, each serving specific function.
To begin with, saturated fats are best avoided because they have been proven to bring more problems than benefits to the body. This category is made of animal fats which are generally in solids in nature. One of the most serious conditions brought about by this category is the heart disease. However, taking minimal amounts of animal fats is beneficial to the bodybuilder because cholesterol, which is found in saturated fats, is known to increase the rate of muscle contraction and relaxation.
Although this has never been fully proven using sound scientific procedures, the link is
closely made between the amount of saturated fats and the level of testosterone in a direct proportion relationship. Testosterone is directly linked with increase in the size of the muscle groups.
Various researches have been done which hint at this suggestion. When the level of saturated fats was low, the level of testosterone also went low. What remains is to undertake a control experiment and ascertain whether other factors could have come into play and override the presumed conclusion. These researches were founded on the objective of emphasizing the importance of fats in a bodybuilder's diet.
In addition to fats, some compounds of fats have been subjected to close scrutiny. Fro instance, fatty acids are generally acceptable to bodybuilders as they contain some traces of essential substances such as Omega 3 oil.
Functions of fatty acids to Bodybuilders
Fatty acids contain chemical substances responsible for generation and regulation of an orderly sequenced heartbeat. Secondly, the immune system is boosted because the production of peroxide with fats as a catalyst which is an important regulator in the immune system. Its specific role is fighting inflammation by triggering counteractive responses. They also help in the maintaining of body tissues such as bones, in collaboration with other mineral elements in the body such as iron and vitamins.
From the above discussion it is clear that fats, when used well in diet are helpful for muscle enlargement, immunity and overall body health. Fatty acids should take the largest chunk of the diet as they have a bigger share of benefits.
The main disadvantage of excess fats in the body is that it is not easily converted into energy. This means that it has an 'accumulating effect' in the body. The normal tendency once you start gaining weight is that you will accumulate more and more weight. Fat becomes a critical element in the body only when there is starvation. In this case, the body resorts to converting fat into energy for metabolic functions. Otherwise, fat always accumulates in your body.
Dane Fletcher is the world-wide authority on bodybuilding and steroids. He has coached countless athletes all over the world. To read more of his work, please visit either http://www.BodybuildingToday.com or http://www.SteroidsToday.com
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