The Role of Nutritional Intake and Supplements in Improving Athletic Performance
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 829
Special Issue Editor
2. SEJ-680: Science-Based Training (SBT) Research Group, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, 41013 Seville, Spain
Interests: strength; resistance exercise; isoinertial training; training optimization; physical performance; skeletal muscle; sports injuries; sports medicine
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Dear Colleagues,
Nutritional intake and supplementation are fundamental components in optimizing athletic performance, enhancing recovery, and supporting long-term health in athletes. The intricate relationship between nutrition and physical performance continues to gain attention, as evidence-based dietary strategies can significantly influence training adaptations, energy availability, and injury prevention. This Special Issue focuses on the latest developments in sports nutrition, with an emphasis on how tailored nutritional interventions and supplements can improve endurance, strength, and overall athletic outcomes.
We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses exploring the role of macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration strategies, and ergogenic aids in various types of physical performance. Studies examining nutrient timing, energy balance, and the effectiveness of dietary supplements for post-exercise recovery are highly encouraged. In addition, we are particularly interested in research that addresses specific populations, including elite athletes, amateur sports participants, and individuals with unique nutritional requirements or health conditions.
By compiling innovative research and critical analyses, this Special Issue aims to provide actionable insights for athletes, coaches, sports scientists, and healthcare professionals. We seek to expand the understanding of how personalized nutrition and supplementation strategies can unlock an athlete’s full potential and contribute to peak performance across various sporting disciplines.
Prof. Dr. Luis Manuel Martínez Aranda
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nutritional strategies
- dietary supplementation
- nutrient timing
- energy availability
- macronutrients and performance
- recovery nutrition
- ergogenic aids
- hydration strategies
- micronutrients in sports
- sports-specific dietary needs
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