Sports Drinks and Muscle Cramp Prevention
What causes exercise-associated muscle cramps, the roles of sodium and neuromuscular fatigue, and how carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks may help.
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Lactoferrin Supplementation for Physically Active People
How lactoferrin supplementation may influence immunity, inflammation, iron metabolism, recovery and performance in physically active people.
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Lactoferrin: What Benefits Does It Offer Athletes?
Lactoferrin may support immune function, iron regulation and respiratory health, with potential benefits for athletes at risk of infection or iron ...
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The Importance of Combining Different Types of Carbohydrates During Exercise
Combining glucose- and fructose-based carbohydrates can increase absorption and oxidation during prolonged exercise, helping athletes sustain highe...
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Creatine and Age-Related Muscle Loss
How creatine supplementation and resistance training may help older adults preserve muscle mass, strength and physical function as they age.
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Vitamin D Supplementation for Physically Active People
This evidence review explains vitamin D metabolism, blood-level ranges, dietary sources, athletic-performance findings, supplementation protocols a...
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Half-Marathon Supplementation and Fueling Strategy
A practical guide to half-marathon fueling before and during the race, including carbohydrates, hydration, gels, nitrates, caffeine and pacing.
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Nutrition and Injury Prevention for Runners
How energy intake, carbohydrates, hydration, recovery and key micronutrients may help runners reduce injury risk and support rehabilitation.
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Creatine and Brain Function: Cognitive Benefits
What research says about creatine and brain function, including memory, cognition, mental fatigue and performance during sleep deprivation.
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Vitamin C for Athletes: What Is It Useful For?
Vitamin C supports antioxidant defenses, immunity, collagen synthesis and iron absorption, with targeted supplementation potentially useful during ...
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Carbohydrates to Improve “Durability” in Endurance Sports
Durability is the ability to limit performance decline after prolonged exercise. This article reviews how carbohydrate availability and intake can ...
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What Supplements Can Be Useful for Maintaining Muscle Mass During Cancer Treatment?
Cancer is nowadays one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in Western society. In this sense, the diagnosis of the disease itself and the treatm...
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