Analytical chemistry‐based research in sports drug testing has been a dynamic endeavor for
several decades, with technology‐driven innovations continuously contributing to significant …

This study was conducted to compare the effects of long-term prebiotic and synbiotic
supplementations on the immunosuppression of male football players after daily high …

Background Previous research has established that nicotine withdrawal can ameliorate
cardiovascular and pulmonary function in smokers. Nevertheless, the impact on physical …

Background Nicotine is a psychostimulant drug with purported use in sports environments,
though the use of nicotine among athletes has not been studied extensively. Objective The …

Background Nicotine is beneficial to mood, arousal and cognition in humans. Due to the
importance of cognitive functioning for archery athletes, we investigated the effects of …

Objective: We sought to investigate the prevalence of smoking and lung function in the large
cohort of elite athletes. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 804 athletes competing …

RÉSUMÉ IL'utilisation de substances et de méthodes de dopage est répandue non
seulement parmi les athlètes d'élite, mais également parmi les athlètes amateurs et d'autres …

The use of nicotine amongst professional and elite athletes is high, with anecdotal evidence
indicating increased prevalence amongst cycling sports. However, previous investigations …

Purpose The use of smokeless tobacco/nicotine products is common among athletes, but
clear evidence for their positive or negative effect on sports performance is lacking. Nicotine …

We read with great interest the article by Menz et al., entitled “The use of medication and
alcohol in recreational downhill skiers: results of a survey including 816 subjects in Tyrol. 1 T …