The Role of Nutrition in Exercise and Sports—2nd Edition
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: oxidative stress; skeletal muscle; physical activity; antioxidants; nutrition; aging
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Interests: oxidative stress; skeletal muscle; physical activity; antioxidants; nutrition; aging
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nutrition plays a fundamental role in every physiological process by supporting energy production and tissue remodelling. A healthy adaptation to exercise demands a well-balanced intake of macro-/micronutrients and essential minerals to optimize performance during training and competition, maintain healthy bodyweight, and support muscle recovery. Each sport comes with its own set of nutritional needs, which are further influenced by individual differences such as age, health status, gender, and body composition, as well as environmental conditions.
To maximize the benefits of exercise while mitigating its potential negative effects (e.g., muscle damage, oxidative stress, and fatigue), sport practitioners frequently recommend targeted dietary supplements. As a dynamic and rapidly evolving field, sports nutrition constantly seeks innovative evidence-based strategies to tailor nutrition plans to specific populations and improve overall performance outcomes.
This Special Issue titled "The Role of Nutrition in Exercise and Sports—2nd Edition" welcomes the submission of original research and comprehensive review articles that explore the interaction between nutrition—including dietary supplements—and exercise, with a focus on muscle health and physical performance. While human studies are our primary focus, high-quality work involving animal models will also be considered.
We particularly encourage submissions that:
- Investigate the role of specific dietary interventions or supplements in supporting performance and recovery;
- Address the influence of nutrition on physiological adaptations to training;
- Examine inter-individual or sport-specific nutritional needs;
- Present systematic reviews and meta-analyses that synthesize current evidence.
Join us in advancing the science of sport nutrition by contributing cutting-edge research and reviews that will inform best practices and future innovations in the field.
Dr. Guglielmo Duranti
Dr. Ceci Roberta
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2900 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- sports
- exercise
- performance
- recovery
- ergogenic aids
- dietary supplements
- muscle damage
- nutrition
- oxidative stress
- aging
- fatigue
- disease prevention
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