The aim of this systematic review is twofold:(i) to examine the effects of micronutrient intake
on athletic performance and (ii) to determine the specific micronutrients, such as vitamins …

It is the joint position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the
American College of Sports Medicine that micronutrient supplements are unnecessary for …

Optimising nutrition intake is a key component for supporting athletic performance and
supporting adaption to training. Athletes often use micronutrient supplements in order to …

Minerals and trace elements (MTEs) are micronutrients involved in hundreds of biological
processes. Deficiency in MTEs can negatively affect athletic performance. Approximately …

Vitamins and minerals are necessary for many metabolic processes in the body and are
important in supporting growth and development [1]. Vitamins and minerals also are …

Context: Proper nutrition is crucial for an athlete to optimize his or her performance for
training and competition. Athletes should be able to meet their dietary needs through eating …

Nutrition assessment is a necessary first step in advising athletes on dietary strategies that
include dietary supplementation, and in evaluating the effectiveness of supplementation …

Vitamins and minerals are of fundamental importance to numerous human functions that are
essential to optimise athlete performance. Athletes incur a high turnover of key vitamins and …

Exercise has been shown to increase indirect measures of lipid peroxidation. However,
exercise and training appear to augment the body's anti‐oxidant defence system. Whether …

This study examined aspects of collegiate athletes' eating habits, weight, and their use and
perception of nutritional supplements. The purpose of this study was to determine if athletes …