Advances in Innovative Diet and Health Supplements for Athletic Performance
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sport nutrition; ketogenic diet; vitamin D; Omega 3 and antioxidant supplementations
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Dear Colleagues,
Nutritional supplements are widely used by athletes to enhance performance, recovery, and overall health. Common supplements such as protein, creatine, caffeine, and beta-alanine have been shown to improve strength, endurance, and muscle recovery. For instance, creatine boosts high-intensity performance, while caffeine enhances focus and stamina. Protein supplements aid in muscle repair, and beta-alanine reduces exercise-induced fatigue. However, the efficacy of supplements varies based on individual factors such as diet, training intensity, and genetics. While some supplements are backed by scientific evidence, others lack rigorous research or may pose health risks if misused. Proper dosage, timing, and quality are critical in maximizing benefits and minimizing adverse effects. Athletes should prioritize a balanced diet and consult healthcare professionals before incorporating supplements to ensure safety and effectiveness.
I would like to invite all researchers to submit papers relating to the abovementioned issues, with a particular emphasis on innovative research analyzing the impacts of innovative diets and pro-health supplements in improving performance and health parameters.
Dr. Małgorzata Michalczyk
Dr. Grzegorz Zydek
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nutritional supplements
- athletic performance
- muscle recovery
- creatine
- protein
- caffeine
- beta-alanine
- endurance
- strength
- exercise-induced fatigue
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