Extra Credit - Julia Lawrenz

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Solutions for an Athlete's Life

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Peptide bonds are covalent chemical bonds (molecular bonds) that occur between two or more peptides through the reaction between a carboxylic acid (-COOH) and an amime group (-NH2), releasing a water molecule (H2O) in a process known as dehydration synthesis.

Amino Acids: R-CH(NH2)-COOH

Protein extracted from whey, which is mainly composed of the proteins alpha-globulin and beta-globulin (*globular proteins). Helps gain strength and muscle mass, regenerate and produce muscle fibers, reduce body fat levels and shorten recovery time between workouts

*Globular Proteins

Whey Protein

Composition: Beta-lactoglobulin, Alpha-lactalbumin, Albumin, Immunoglobulins, Lactoferrin and Glycomacropeptides.

The acidity of coffee is a characteristic that measures the degree of concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the drink. Coffee is considered an acidic drink because it has a pH between 4.5 and 6 ([H+]>[OH-]). The caffeine and chlorogenic acid present in coffee are excitatory to the central nervous system and can make people more nervous, anxious and insomniac.

On the Ph scale, coffee can be between orange and light green.

Coffee

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks on the planet and is produced from coffee beans, the seeds of the coffee tree fruit. It is a drink rich in chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and kahweol, which are bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties.

Composition: Lipids, Water, Proteins, Chlorogenic Acids, Caffeine, Sugars, Minerals and Cellulose.

Oxidizing Agent: O2 Reducing Agent: C6H12O6

C6H12O6+6O2→6CO2+6H2O+energy

The drink provides athletes with carbohydrates in the form of glucose, which is then transformed into energy through cellular respiration, causing the following redox reaction:

Composition. Water, Sucrose, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Citric Acid Acidulant, Flavoring and Artificial Colorings: Tartrazine and Twilight Yellow FCF.

*Isotonic

GATORADE

Gatorade is an *isotonic drink designed to replenish fluids and mineral salts lost through sweat, both during physical activity or because of the heat.