The Effects of Nutritional Intake on Sports Performance
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biochemistry of nutrition; nutraceuticals; dietary supplements; sport science; nutrition for health
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Interests: nutritional biochemistry; neurodegenerative diseases; oxidative stress; inflammation; nutraceuticals; ageing
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2. Studies Research Group in Neuromuscular Responses (GEPREN), University of Lavras, Lavras 37200-000, Brazil
Interests: sports nutrition; muscle function; cardiorespiratory responses; ergogenic aids; diet
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Elite athletes’ performance has reached such high levels that the gap between competitors has become minimal. All factors that can contribute to determining performance have thus received increased attention, which explains why sport nutrition has become a central topic in the field of sport sciences.
This Special Issue aims to collect high-quality studies, including original research articles and reviews with different experimental designs. Meta-analyses and systematic reviews focusing on how various dietary/supplementation strategies affect athletic performance, recovery, training adaptation, and injury prevention will also be considered. Particular attention will be given to sex-based differences. Although growing evidence suggests that physiological and hormonal factors may modulate the metabolic and functional responses to nutritional interventions, research in this area remains limited. Another primary focus will be the timing of nutrient and supplement intake, an aspect that can critically affect energy availability, performance outcomes, and recovery efficiency. Moreover, contributions exploring the roles of specific macro- and micronutrients, bioactive compounds, and anti-inflammatory strategies in supporting long-term performance sustainability and musculoskeletal health are welcome.
Overall, this Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of how nutritional strategies can optimize performance and reduce injury risk among both female and male athletic populations.
Dr. Marco Malaguti
Dr. Cristina Angeloni
Prof. Dr. Raúl Domínguez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sport nutrition
- athletic performance
- sport supplements
- gender
- energetic metabolism
- exercise metabolism
- ergogenic aids
- physical performance
- nutrient timing
- injury prevention
- training adaptation
- post-exercise recovery
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