Astaxanthin is a carotenoid widely found in marine organisms and microorganisms. With
extensive use in nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and animal feed, astaxanthin will have the …

Individuals may opt to follow a plant-based diet for a variety of reasons, such as religious
practices, health benefits or concerns for animal or environmental welfare. Such diets offer a …

Background In search of the right nutrition for the athlete, numerous nutritional strategies
and diets were discussed over time. However, the influence of plant-based diets, especially …

Some track-and-field athletes implement special diets aiming to improve health and/or
performance. An evidence-based approach to any diet is recommended to minimize the …

Introduction A limited number of studies have assessed the accuracy and precision of
methods for determining the net endogenous acid production (NEAP) and its components …

RESULTS The vertical jump height and hand grip strength increased after the intervention
(P< 0.05). The test duration, total distance, the number of shuttles, and maximum oxygen …

Abstract Background Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is an alkalizing agent and its ingestion
is used to improve anaerobic performance. However, the influence of alkalizing nutrients on …

Background Diet composition can affect systemic pH and acid–base regulation, which may
in turn influence exercise performance. Purpose It was aimed to determine the effects of the …

Diet composition influences acid-base status of the body. This may become more relevant
as renal functional capacity declines with aging. We examined the effects of low (LD) versus …

Pre-alkalization caused by dietary supplements such as sodium bicarbonate improves
anaerobic exercise performance. However, the influence of a base-forming nutrition on …