A Critical Appraisal of Nutritional Value of Mashadi Modaka in Ativyayama Janit Poshana Abhava (Relative Energy Deficiency) in Sports Persons

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 02 | Page : 15 23
    By

    Supriya S. Chabukswar,

  • Shalinee Kumari Mishra,

  • Arpan A. Bhatt,

  1. M.D. Scholar, Department of Swasthavritta, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, INI, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Swasthavritta, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, INI, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
  3. Professor & Head, Department of Swasthavritta, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, INI, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Background: Sports Medicine is defined as physical fitness, treatment and prevention of injury related to sports and exercise. As per Ayurvedic classical texts, in the concept of Dinacharya, Vyayama is defined as physical exercise and is advised to be performed at Ardhashakti (~half of one’s capacity). Otherwise, Atiyoga Lakshana, such as Shrama (~excessive fatigue), Klama (~exhaustion), Kshaya (~depletion), etc., may be observed. Nowadays, it is observed that most sportspersons consume protein, carbohydrates, creatine, nitrates, and other supplements in the form of powders, jellies, bars, drinks, or granules. Some supplements have their own adverse effect on health which directly impact on their sports performance and without nutritional supplements sports person going to suffer from Relative Energy Deficiency in sports (RED-S). Considering this there is a need for nutritional enhancement and to improve the performance & physical fitness of sports person without any consequences as well as with full of nutritional values of the sports nutritional supplement. For this purpose, Mashadi Modaka are selected for sports nutritional supplement. Aim & Objective: To establish Nutritional Value of Mashadi Modaka in Ativyayama Janit Poshana Abhava (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports) in Sports Persons Materials & Methods: Classical Ayurvedic textbooks, nutritional books, and databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, DHARA and Google Scholar etc. were reviewed. Result and Discussion: Balanced food support recovery and performance in condition of RED-S and here Mashadi Modaka fulfil the criteria of Sports nutritional supplement as given in this review article. Conclusion: By this critical review Mashadi Modaka can be used for nutritional enhancement as they give complete nutritional support and improves the performance in healthy sports persons.

Keywords: Deficiency, Mashadi Modaka, Nutrition, RED-S, Sports, Supplement.

[This article belongs to Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy ]

How to cite this article:
Supriya S. Chabukswar, Shalinee Kumari Mishra, Arpan A. Bhatt. A Critical Appraisal of Nutritional Value of Mashadi Modaka in Ativyayama Janit Poshana Abhava (Relative Energy Deficiency) in Sports Persons. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy. 2025; 12(02):15-23.
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Supriya S. Chabukswar, Shalinee Kumari Mishra, Arpan A. Bhatt. A Critical Appraisal of Nutritional Value of Mashadi Modaka in Ativyayama Janit Poshana Abhava (Relative Energy Deficiency) in Sports Persons. Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy. 2025; 12(02):15-23. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjoasyn/article=2025/view=213357


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