December 2021 - Sports Nutrition Zone.com

Effect of food sources of nitrate, polyphenols, L-arginine and L-citrulline on endurance exercise performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

December 29, 2021

Increasing nitric oxide bioavailability may induce physiological effects that enhance endurance exercise performance. This review sought to evaluate the performance effects of consuming foods containing compou... Source: Biomed Central

Correction to: Supplement intake in half-marathon, (ultra-)marathon and 10-km runners – results from the NURMI study (Step 2)

December 24, 2021

Source: Biomed Central

Nine weeks of high-intensity indoor cycling training induced changes in the microbiota composition in non-athlete healthy male college students

December 18, 2021

The gut microbiota constitutes a dynamic microbial system constantly challenged by environmental conditions, including physical exercise. Limited human studies suggest that exercise could play a beneficial rol... Source: Biomed Central

Edema-like symptoms are common in ultra-distance cyclists and driven by overdrinking, use of analgesics and female sex – a study of 919 athletes

December 4, 2021

Ultra-endurance cyclists regularly report various extents of bodily decline during long-distance bicycle rides, including potential kidney function-related symptoms such as swelling of body parts and urine cha... Source: Biomed Central

Beetroot juice — a suitable post-marathon metabolic recovery supplement?

December 3, 2021

Red beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) is a multifunctional functional food that reportedly exhibits potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, vasodilation, and cellular regulatory properties. This vegetable has gained a f... Source: Biomed Central