Low-protein vegetarian diet does not have a short-term effect on blood acid–base status but raises oxygen consumption during submaximal cycling

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acid–base balance refers to the equilibrium between acids and bases in the human body. Nutrition may affect acid–base balance and further physical performance. With the help of PRAL (potential renal acid load), a low-protein vegetari...

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Main Authors: Hietavala Enni-Maria, Puurtinen Risto, Kainulainen Heikki, Mero Antti A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-11-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
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Online Access:http://www.jissn.com/content/9/1/50