Fatigue, mood disturbances, under performance and gastrointestinal distress are common among athletes during training and competition. The psychosocial and physical demands during intense exercise can initiate... Source: Biomed Central
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There is a discrepancy in the literature as to whether fasting during Ramadan affects athletic performance. Source: Biomed Central
Tart Montmorency cherries contain high concentrations of phytochemicals and anthocyanins, which have recently been linked to improved athletic recovery and subsequent performance. To date however, previous wor... Source: Biomed Central
Carbohydrate (CHO) supplementation during endurance exercises has been shown to increase performance, but there is limited research with CHO supplementation during strength and conditioning exercises. Therefor... Source: Biomed Central
While it is well established that dietary nitrate reduces the metabolic cost of exercise, recent evidence suggests this effect is maintained 24 h following the final nitrate dose when plasma nitrite levels hav... Source: Biomed Central
Limited research exists on the effect of a sports dietitian (SD) on athletes’ dietary habits and nutrient periodization, which is the deliberate manipulation of macronutrient intake to match training goals. Fu... Source: Biomed Central
This article comments on the study by Schoenfeld, et al. entitled “The effect of protein timing on muscle strength and hypertrophy: a meta-analysis” and discusses how the methodology led to inconclusive results. Source: Biomed Central
Recently, there has been an increased interest in the effects of essential oils on athletic performances and other physiological effects. This study aimed to assess the effects of Citrus sinensis flower and Menth... Source: Biomed Central
Endurance athletes search for diet regimens that will improve performance and decrease gastrointestinal disturbances during training and events. Although the intestine can adapt to changes in the amount and co... Source: Biomed Central
As the leaves begin to turn and the temperature slowly drops, it’s time to start thinking about fall flavors and the benefits of eating seasonally. Our ancestors depended on the bounty of the seasons to fill their bellies and nourish their bodies. Their diets consisted of what could be grown, foraged, or hunted. Now we have access to a wide…