Biologically active natural complexes in resolving high-priority issues of sport nutrition

Aim. The aim of this study is to develop biologically active complex based on pantohematogen - biologically active dietary supplement (BAS) Ergopan and test its chemical formula, quality, safety and functional activity. Materials and methods. The blood of Altay marals is used as the initial natural resource. Antidoping activity has been studied using the methods of gas chromatography, chromate-mass-spectrometry and the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The research was conducted in groups consisted of highly-qualified rowers and climbers by means of adding BAS to their diet. In order to estimate functional state and the quantitative speed indices of rowers a stepwise increasing test has been performed using the rowing ergometer Hessing. At the same time the level of lactic acid in peripheral blood has been controlled, general medical supervision and self-assessment test have been performed. For climbers the following aspects have been studied: vegeto-vascular reactions on hypertonic type, regulatory systems exertion index, working memory capacity, the Stange’s test, the dot cancellation test for mental efficiency and the step-test for physical efficiency. Results. We studied the chemical formula of pantohematogen, which is the base of BAS Ergopan obtained with innovative technology. The absence of doping substances and their close analogues in the supplement has been demonstrated. Inclusion into the rowers’ diet of BAS Ergopan resulted into biochemical blood indicesimprovement and speed and power increase while reducing energy consumption and preserving muscle mass and its adaptation level. Among climbers better adaptation to high-mountains, improvement of working memory, reduction of regulatory systems exertion, improvement of mental and physical efficiency have been noticed. Conclusion. The product obtained is recommended as an effective non-doping mean of efficiency improvement for athletes involved in cyclic sports. It is to be used as a part of the final stage of trainingswith dominant glycolytic and mixed loads while preserving functional activity of cardio-vascular, nervous, and immune systems, which provide health maintenance of athletes.