Cushuro (Nostoc sphaericum) is a cyanobacteria whose most notable characteristic is the ability to fix nitrogen from the environment and convert it into proteins, through biochemical processes. Its consumption is promoted mainly in the Andean regions, where its growth is favored by environmental conditions. The objective of this study was to determine the protein quality, moisture content and amino acid profile of cushuro, comparing the latter with the scoring pattern established by the WHO/FAO/UN in 2017 for children, adolescents and adults. Powdered cushuro samples were obtained from 51 kg of fresh cushuro, through drying and grinding processes. Proximate analysis of the components and determination of the amino acid profile were performed using HLPC UV-VIS. The results showed that cushuro contains 30.48 % protein and 1.62 % moisture. On the other hand, the amino acid profile revealed ...

Cushuro (Nostoc sphaericum) is a cyanobacteria whose most notable characteristic is the ability to fix nitrogen from the environment and convert it into proteins, through biochemical processes. Its consumption is promoted mainly in the Andean regions, where its growth is favored by environmental conditions. The objective of this study was to determine the protein quality, moisture content and amino acid profile of cushuro, comparing the latter with the scoring pattern established by the WHO/FAO/UN in 2017 for children, adolescents and adults. Powdered cushuro samples were obtained from 51 kg of fresh cushuro, through drying and grinding processes. Proximate analysis of the components and determination of the amino acid profile were performed using HLPC UV-VIS. The results showed that cushuro contains 30.48 % protein and 1.62 % moisture. On the other hand, the amino acid profile revealed ...

In this cross-sectional descriptive study, the relationship between knowledge and consumption of ergogenic nutritional aids was evaluated in Peruvian athletes featured in the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. A total of 238 athletes from the Peruvian Sports Institute were surveyed using a questionnaire of 23 interrogations. The results revealed a high level of knowledge, with 99.6% of respondents familiar with ergogenic nutritional aids, and 93.7% admitting their use. The main motivation for consumption was guidance from nutritionists (38.1%), followed by recommendations from trainers (24.2%). A significant and positive relationship was identified between knowledge and consumption of ergogenic nutritional aids. A disparity in consumption was observed between genders, with men having a higher average intake and knowledge compared to women. Likewise, it was highlighted that with age both consu...

In this cross-sectional descriptive study, the relationship between knowledge and consumption of ergogenic nutritional aids was evaluated in Peruvian athletes featured in the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. A total of 238 athletes from the Peruvian Sports Institute were surveyed using a questionnaire of 23 interrogations. The results revealed a high level of knowledge, with 99.6% of respondents familiar with ergogenic nutritional aids, and 93.7% admitting their use. The main motivation for consumption was guidance from nutritionists (38.1%), followed by recommendations from trainers (24.2%). A significant and positive relationship was identified between knowledge and consumption of ergogenic nutritional aids. A disparity in consumption was observed between genders, with men having a higher average intake and knowledge compared to women. Likewise, it was highlighted that with age both consu...