MILAN – Behind a footballer’s success lies a healthy nutrition and firmly backing this notion are NUTRILITE, the world leader in the production of supplements and health products and the Milan Lab, the rossoneri’s state of the art research centre. The alliance between the two, which started in 2008, is therefore not by chance and the two share a common philosophy: optimal performance requires optimal nutrition and the two groups are working together to carry this message to every level of the club. NUTRILITE products are recognized for getting more out of nature and it’s no surprise that Milan Lab trusts NUTRILITE supplements to get more out of their players."A proper diet for athletes, especially in the professional sector, but also at amateur level must include, in addition to the consumption of the best known macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins and fats - a constant hydration and the right intake of micronutrients: vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, compounds that give color and belong to the plant world." – Dr. Alberto Dolci, the Milan Lab. "It has been proven that phytonutrients bring multiple benefits, for example through their antioxidant properties; their consumption through fruits and vegetables must therefore be encouraged in quantities and with variety of color from a young age."Behind Milan’s success, you will also find the finest nutrition and the NUTRILITE supplements enhance the players' abilities to perform at world-class levels. Experts have been collaborating with Milan Lab doctors and specialists to address the individual needs of the Milan players with specifically tailored nutrition plans based on accurate exams, both genetic and hematochemical, as well as a lengthy and detailed questionnaire into the eating habits and life-styles of each player. After a 7 year-collaboration and a 90% success rate amongst the Milan squad, this also foresees constant meetings and updates to fine-tune the programme of each player and to maximize performance out on the pitch and recovery times in between matches and training. So, before the players even think about their training out on the pitches of Milanello, it all begins with their nutrition and for this reason NUTRILITE and the Milan Lab work side by side with the Milanello kitchen staff to ensure the correct nutrition and diet for the rossoneri stars."Here at Milanello the awareness of the correct nutrition has grown immensely in recent years, thanks also to the collaboration with NUTRILITE" - Francesco Avaldi, Milan Lab. "We are always working to introduce an increasingly broader range of nutrients in the players’ diet, paying close attention to the scientific research results in this field. Some of the examples are the pseudo cereals (rich in amino acids), beetroot (useful for muscle oxygenation), red fruits (with important antioxidant properties) and almonds (for their high content of essential fats)."The future of the club are also very much a target for NUTRILITE and Milan Lab, and several education initiatives have been introduced for the club’s youth sector players with the aim of helping them understand the importance of making the correct nutritional choices in their bid to maximize performance and follow in the footsteps of the first team squad.