Sousa, MV is graduated in Nutrition in the University of Mogi das Cruzes (2001), Master in Experimental Nutrition University of São Paulo (2005) and PhD by the Endocrinology Division of the University of Sao Paulo with sandwich period in the Department of Sports Science of Idraett Institute at the University of Aarhus, Denmark. Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition is her main line of research. She worked with high-performance athletes in her master's, doctoral and Post-doctoral studies, thus being recognized by monitor the diets of elite runners and marathoners, improving their performance in competitions. She has over 10 years experience as a lecturer She has an extensive experience in Nutrition, with emphasis on the following topics: nutrition of athletes, carbohydrate and fat metabolism during exercise, hormonal and biochemistry of nutrition, exercise physiology, markers of tissue injury, exercise and diabetes, metabolic syndrome and exercise , Nutritional assessment in various stages of life, advice on nutrition and nutrition education. email: maysavsousa@gmail.com (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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There is increasing evidence that the immune system serves as an important physiological indicator of work capacity of an individual. This has led to the hypothesis that excessive physical training can lead to overtraining syndrome, which affects 65% of distance runners at some point in his career, characterized by generalized fatigue, depression, loss of appetite, upper respiratory tract…
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