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Abstract Caffeine is a popular ergogenic aid due to its primary physiological effects that occur through antagonism of adenosine receptors in the central nervous system.… Continue a ler »Novel insights on caffeine supplementation, CYP1A2 genotype, physiological responses and exercise performance (2021)

Abstract Endurance athletes need a regular and well-detailed nutrition program in order to fill their energy stores before training/racing, to provide nutritional support that will… Continue a ler »Efficacy of Popular Diets Applied by Endurance Athletes on Sports Performance: Beneficial or Detrimental? A Narrative Review (2021)

Abstract Rowing is a high-intensity sport requiring a high level of aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Although good nutrition is essential for successful performance in a… Continue a ler »Nutritional Strategies to Optimize Performance and Recovery in Rowing Athletes (2020)

Abstract Athletes who retire from their sporting career face an increase in body weight, leading to overweight or obesity. Simultaneously, a significant number of these… Continue a ler »What Model of Nutrition Can Be Recommended to People Ending Their Professional Sports Career? An Analysis of the Mediterranean Diet and the CRON Diet in the Context of Former Athletes (2020)

Abstract Post-exercise recovery is a broad term that refers to the restoration of training capacity. After training or competition, there is fatigue accumulation and a… Continue a ler »The 4R’s Framework of Nutritional Strategies for Post-Exercise Recovery (2021)

Abstract The provision or restriction of select nutrients in an athlete’s diet can elicit a variety of changes in fuel utilization, training adaptation, and performance… Continue a ler »Iron Metabolism: Interactions with Energy and Carbohydrate Availability (2020)

Abstract Moderate exercise combined with proper nutrition are considered protective factors against cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders. However, physical activity is known not only to… Continue a ler »Dietary Thiols: A Potential Supporting Strategy against Oxidative Stress in Heart Failure and Muscular Damage during Sports Activity (2020)

Background: Celiac disease (CD) is a common gastrointestinal pathology; however, prevalence and comorbidities are unknown in collegiate athletics. Hypotheses: (1) Athletes will have similar odds… Continue a ler »Celiac Disease Symptoms in Athletes: Prevalence Indicators of Perceived Quality of Life