Nutrition Evidence Alert – October 2024 – Professional Sport & Exercise

This month, we have a selection of nutrition and lifestyle science for the elite sportsperson. With a selection of reviews from our expert panel, a new NED Infobite and a reference library of nutrition science on this topic, there is much to dive into. And if sport nutrition is your thing, you can still book your ticket for the final BANT Event of the year on exercise and sport nutrition (BANT and BASES CPD recognised). See some of you there!

From our Expert Review Panel

Effect of Sugar- and Polyphenol-Rich, Diluted Cloudy Apple Juice on the Intestinal Barrier after Moderate Endurance Exercise and in Ultra-Marathon Runners in Nutrients. 2024. With Expert Review from Wilma Kirsten

Quercetin supplementation promotes recovery after exercise-induced muscle damage: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in Biology of Sport. 2023. With Expert Review from Daniel Quinones

The effect of nutrition education sessions on energy availability, body composition, eating attitude and sports nutrition knowledge in young female endurance athletes in Frontiers in Public Health. 2024. With Expert Review from Nicky Ester

Polyphenol supplementation boosts aerobic endurance in athletes: systematic review in Frontiers in Physiology. 2024. With Expert Review from Chloe Steele

Impact of Melatonin Supplementation on Sports Performance and Circulating Biomarkers in Highly Trained Athletes: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials in Nutrients. 2024. With Expert Review from Chloe Steele

 

Your Reference Library

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Effect of single or combined caffeine and L-Theanine supplementation on shooting and cognitive performance in elite curling athletes: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study in Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2023

Effects of a Dietary Microalgae (Arthrospira platensis) Supplement on Stress, Well-Being, and Performance in Water Polo Players: A Clinical Case Series in Nutrients. 2024

Energy Availability and Nutritional Intake during Different Training Phases of Wheelchair Athletes in Nutrients. 2023

Effects of 24-week prebiotic intervention on self-reported upper respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, and markers of immunity in elite rugby union players in European Journal of Sport Science. 2023

Daytime naps improve afternoon power and perceptual measures in elite rugby union athletes-a randomized cross-over trial in Sleep. 2023

The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Elite Athlete Performance: A Critical and Systematic Review in Frontiers in Physiology. 2021

The Influence of a Polyphenol-Rich Red Berry Fruit Juice on Recovery Process and Leg Strength Capacity after Six Days of Intensive Endurance Exercise in Recreational Endurance Athletes in Nutrients. 2024

Effectiveness of Sports Nutrition Education Based on Self-Determination Theory for Male University Rowing Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Nutrients. 2024

Effects of branched chain amino acids, l-citrulline, and alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine supplementation on exercise performance in trained cyclists: a randomized crossover trial in Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2023

Effects of dietary supplements on athletic performance in elite soccer players: a systematic review in Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2023

Eight Weeks of Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 Supplementation Improves Lipid Metabolism and Sports Performance through Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Cross-Country Skiers: A Preliminary Study in Nutrients. 2023

Post-Exercise Rehydration in Athletes: Effects of Sodium and Carbohydrate in Commercial Hydration Beverages in Nutrients. 2023

Pre-sleep Protein Ingestion Increases Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis Rates During Overnight Recovery from Endurance Exercise: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.). 2023

Effects of Oral Iron Supplementation on Blood Iron Status in Athletes: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression of Randomized Controlled Trials in Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.). 2024

 

The dose-dependent effect of caffeine supplementation on performance, reaction time and postural stability in CrossFit – a randomized placebo-controlled crossover trial in Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2024

The Impact of Daytime Napping Following Normal Night-Time Sleep on Physical Performance: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis and Meta-regression in Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.). 2024

Effect of mixed protein supplementation on golf performance and muscle function: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2024

Iterative assessment of a sports rehydration beverage containing a novel amino acid formula on water uptake kinetics in European Journal of Nutrition. 2024

Examining the impact of differing caffeine dosages in conjunction with plyometric training on physiological adaptations in basketball players in Scientific reports. 2024

The effect of nutrition education sessions on energy availability, body composition, eating attitude and sports nutrition knowledge in young female endurance athletes in Frontiers in Public Health. 2024

Happy Reading! Please send comments and suggestions to [email protected]

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Download our NED InfoBites for a snapshot of the latest science

Our scientific NED InfoBites are especially designed to provide you with our pick of the latest research in a handy one-page pdf, ideal for sharing with colleagues and clients.

Many of the studies have been reviewed by our dedicated Expert Review Panel to evaluate the clinical applications of recent research in a clinical setting.

Head over to our Youtube channel to listen to our Expert Reviewers discussing the science in NED Talks and browse our digital NED Journal, a fantastic way to to take a deep dive into the science, with clinical implications and take aways relevant to your practice.

Discover all available NED InfoBites here 

 

Download our Symptomatology Fact Sheets, designed to provide a simple overview of common conditions.

BANT Fact Sheets provide commonly accepted overviews, symptoms and explanations of risk factors for a variety of non-communicable diseases that can be supported by personalised nutrition and lifestyle medicine. They are provided as free downloads enabling practitioners to utilise them in clinic and group settings.

Download them here.

 

Discover the BANT Food for your Health Toolbox

The BANT ‘Food for your Health’ toolbox of resources highlights the role of nutrition as prevention for poor health and diet-induced illness.

The toolbox is designed to encourage people to look at their diet with new eyes and to adopt a food-first approach as prevention for chronic disease.

Our free resources are designed to help distill nutritional science into practical client-friendly resources which educate on the importance of good nutrition, healthy food choices, and supportive lifestyle habits. More importantly, they help empower individuals to have greater autonomy over their health and wellbeing outcomes.

Discover a range of food & lifestyle guides, informative infographics, fact sheets and recipes here.

These resources provide a great introduction to nutrition and lifestyle considerations however, for more personalised recommendations, find a Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner here.

 

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