Training, dedication, and hard work (along with a good diet and a bit of rest carefully added) will go far in helping you improve your conditioning and body composition. Your performance will increase. But for most of us, we will not become world class athletes, or even national class athletes. That is no reason not to work at improvement and in many cases where it is needed very dramatic improvement. You should not accept or provide yourself with excuses that without trying hard you’ve reached the point where you are all you can possibly be.
from Wikipedia (Clopidogrel molecule)
In the future, genetics will be used to help determine the best possible training methods for each of us, the best diet, and even the best medications to take. The FDA is now considering changing the label on the anti-clotting medication Plavix in view of several recent studies that indicate a genetic variation may make the medication ineffective for up to 30% of those taking it to prevent heart attacks and strokes. This is a dramatic step and an obviously important one based on the currently available research.
Genetic variants and mutations will become increasingly important in pharmaceutical development, design, prescription and use. Plavix is a new and developing case in point. Ultimately research will lead to the development and determination of improved training, diet, and even legal supplements. Until then, other studies, experience, and just changing things that are obviously wrong can and will go a long way in helping us all improve.
More information at the Wall Street Journal: http://tinyurl.com/g3n3ticDru7gs
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