(1) Background: Given the physiological characteristics of handball, players may require the
use of certain sports supplements (SS). However, very few studies have investigated the …

The gut microbiota has been proposed to grant the athlete a metabolic advantage that might
be key when optimising performance. While a taxonomic core set of microorganisms …

A high prevalence of iron deficiency exists in athlete populations. Various mechanisms,
including increased losses through sweat, haemolysis, haematuria, and gastrointestinal …

Proper dietary intake is important for masters athletes because of the physiological changes
that occur with aging and the unique nutritional needs when competing at high levels. We …

This Sports Medicine supplement aims to provide recent information in a variety of fields with
the common goal of optimising athlete performance and health. In the constantly evolving …

Purpose: We examined iron absorption and its regulation during two common scenarios
experienced by endurance athletes. Our aims were to:(i) compare the effects of pre-versus …

Two new zinc (II) coordination polymers (CPs), namely,{[Zn (BPDC)(L1) 2·(H 2 O) 2]· H 2 O}
n (1) and {[Zn (BPDC)(L2) 0.5·(H 2 O)]} n (2)(H 2 BPDC= Biphenyl-4, 4′-dicarboxylic acid …

The aim of this research is to determine maximizing athletic performance related to elite
sports. Peak performance in professional sports requires more than just tough training; it …

Com o crescente aumento do número de atletas femininas, nomeadamente a competir em
nível de elite, tem-se observado igualmente um número superior de atletas que engravidam …

Micronutrients are a key part of sustaining health and support numerous physiological
processes that are important for exercise performance. High levels of training …