Background: Nutrition fuels optimal performance for athletes. With increased research
developments, numerous diets available, and publicity from professional athletes, a review …

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 …

Background Dietary supplements (DS) may be beneficial for athletes in certain situations,
whereas incorrect or excessive use may impair performance, pose a risk to the athlete's …

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 …

Iron is an essential micronutrient for athletes, intricately linked to their performance, by
regulating cellular respiration and metabolism. Impaired iron levels in the body can …

Trace elements such as iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and manganese (Mn) are
absorbed from food via the gastrointestinal tract, transported into the brain, and play central …

Previous studies have confirmed that ascorbic acid (AA) can promote cartilage repair and
improve cartilage differentiation in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. However, the use …

Physical demands in soccer differ according to league level and playing position and may
influence nutritional requirements. This study examined the effect of competition level and …

Several types of proteins are used in athletes' supplementation; nevertheless, given the
problem of protein deficiency in the world and the growing need for ecological sources of …

This review examines the correlation between plant-based diets and athletic performance,
with a specific emphasis on the vital aspect of optimizing micronutrients for athletes. In light …