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Sport Nutrition: The Role of Minerals and Micronutrients in Exercise Performance and Recovery

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (5 February 2025) | Viewed by 1993

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Dr. Samantha McDonald

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College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61761, USA
Interests: exercise science; exercise physiology; physical activity epidemiology; pregnancy; athletes; metabolism
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Dear Colleagues,

We invite the submission of research articles, brief reports, and systematic reviews to our Special Issue entitled “Sport Nutrition: The Role of Minerals and Micronutrients in Exercise Performance and Recovery.” This Special Issue will encompass the scientific literature exploring the effects of various nutrients including minerals, vitamins, macronutrients, ergogenic aids, etc. on exercise performance and recovery. Additionally, articles of interest would evaluate the influence of dose and timing of consumption as it relates to exercise performance and recovery. Importantly, we welcome articles that utilized athletic and non-athletic populations for their studies.

Dr. Samantha McDonald
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • nutrients
  • micronutrients
  • macronutrients
  • ergogenic aids
  • exercise performance
  • training
  • competition
  • strength
  • aerobic
  • intensity

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The Antioxidant Power of Bergamot Polyphenolic Fraction Gold Potentiates the Effects of L-Citrulline in Athlete Performance and Vasodilation in a Pilot Study
by Rocco Mollace, Roberta Macrì, Maria Serra, Giovanna Ritorto, Sara Ussia, Federica Scarano, Antonio Cardamone, Vincenzo Musolino, Anna Rita Coppoletta, Micaela Gliozzi, Giuseppe Scipione, Cristina Carresi, Kateryna Pozharova, Carolina Muscoli, Francesco Barillà, Maurizio Volterrani and Vincenzo Mollace
Nutrients 2025, 17(7), 1106; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17071106 - 21 Mar 2025
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Background: The dietary supplement citrulline might increase nitric oxide levels, leading to vasodilation and improved blood flow, potentially benefiting athletes’ aerobic exercise performance. However, rapid oxidative impairment of the L-arginine/nitric oxide (NO) pathway limits these effects. This is countered by Bergamot Polyphenolic Fraction [...] Read more.
Background: The dietary supplement citrulline might increase nitric oxide levels, leading to vasodilation and improved blood flow, potentially benefiting athletes’ aerobic exercise performance. However, rapid oxidative impairment of the L-arginine/nitric oxide (NO) pathway limits these effects. This is countered by Bergamot Polyphenolic Fraction Gold® (BPFG), a strong natural antioxidant. To investigate L-citrulline + BPFG supplementation’s effects, we performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial on athletic performance and blood flow in trained athletes (cyclists). Methods: Random assignment of 90 male athletes resulted in nine different groups: placebo for Group 1, BPFG at 500 and 1000 mg daily for Groups 2 and 3, L-citrulline at 1000 and 2000 mg/daily for Groups 4 and 5, and the combination product of BPFG plus citrulline (N.O. Max) for Groups 6–9. Baseline and 3-month pre- and post-exercise biochemical, reactive vasodilation (RHI), and maximal oxygen consumption measurements were taken for all subjects. Results: Three months of the combination of BPFG and L-citrulline (N.O. Max) produced a significant synergistic effect, markedly increasing NO (p < 0.001 vs. placebo) release and RHI (p < 0.001 vs. placebo). Cardiorespiratory fitness improved significantly with the BPFG and L-citrulline combination, resulting in substantially higher VO2 max, VT1, VT2, and peak power and a significantly lower heart rate (p < 0.01 vs. placebo). No harmful adverse effects were observed. Conclusions: N.O. Max supplementation, providing beneficial effects on the antioxidant state and preserving the vascular endothelium might be a supplementation strategy to improve athletic performance and potentiate results. Given the small sample size, this study serves as a pilot, and further research is needed to validate these findings on a larger scale. Full article
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Cannabis: Zone Aspects of Raw Plant Components in Sport—A Narrative Review
by Corina Flangea, Daliborca Vlad, Roxana Popescu, Victor Dumitrascu, Andreea Luciana Rata, Maria Erika Tryfon, Bogdan Balasoiu and Cristian Sebastian Vlad
Nutrients 2025, 17(5), 861; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17050861 - 28 Feb 2025
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Objectives/Background: The Cannabis genus contain a mixture of cannabinoids and other minor components which have been studied so far. In this narrative review, we highlight the main aspects of the polarized discussion between abuse and toxicity versus the benefits of the compounds found [...] Read more.
Objectives/Background: The Cannabis genus contain a mixture of cannabinoids and other minor components which have been studied so far. In this narrative review, we highlight the main aspects of the polarized discussion between abuse and toxicity versus the benefits of the compounds found in the Cannabis sativa plant. Methods: We investigated databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science and World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) documents for scientific publications that can elucidate the heated discussion related to the negative aspects of addiction, organ damage and improved sports performance and the medical benefits, particularly in athletes, of some compounds that are promising as nutrients. Results: Scientific arguments bring forward the harmful effects of cannabinoids, ethical and legislative aspects of their usage as doping substances in sports. We present the synthesis and metabolism of the main cannabis compounds along with identification methods for routine anti-doping tests. Numerous other studies attest to the beneficial effects, which could bring a therapeutic advantage to athletes in case of injuries. These benefits recommend Cannabis sativa compounds as nutrients, as well as potential pharmacological agents. Conclusions and Future Perspectives: From the perspective of both athletes and illegal use investigators in sport, there are many interpretations, presented and discussed in this review. Despite many recent studies on cannabis species, there is very little research on the beneficial effects in active athletes, especially on large groups compared to placebo. These studies may complete the current vision of this topic and clarify the hypotheses launched as discussions in this review. Full article
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