New Supplement Shows Tiny Benefit for Athletes at High Altitude
Researchers tested whether a supplement called Sanopal® could help athletes breathe better and perform stronger at high altitude, where there's less oxygen in …
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Best Protein for Athletes Fasting During Ramadan
During Ramadan, when athletes fast from sunrise to sunset, their strength and power can drop significantly. This study tested whether eating different types of …
Read MoreSpecial Fiber May Help Your Body Recover Better After Hard Exercise
When you exercise really hard, your immune system can get temporarily weakened, making you more prone to getting sick. Scientists discovered that eating a …
Read MoreDoes Taking Vitamin D in Fall and Winter Help Athletes Run Better?
Researchers wanted to know if taking vitamin D supplements during the darker months could help people—especially runners—feel stronger and perform better. …
Read MoreShould Athletes Take Antioxidant Supplements? Here's What Science Says
The International Society of Sports Nutrition reviewed all the research on antioxidants and exercise to give athletes clear guidance. The main finding: a …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects How Your Body Handles Exercise
Researchers studied 78 young, healthy people who exercise recreationally to see how their diet affects their body's response to exercise. They found that …
Read MoreSports Drinks and Pills for Cyclists: What Actually Works?
Cyclists use special foods and supplements to boost energy and performance, but not all of them work the same way. Researchers at UCI reviewed the most popular …
Read MoreWhy Cyclists Need to Protect Their Bones: A Complete Guide
Cyclists often have weaker bones than other athletes, which could lead to more broken bones later in life. This happens because cycling doesn't stress bones …
Read MoreDoes Ashwagandha Help Wrestlers Train Better?
Researchers tested whether ashwagandha, a popular plant supplement, could help elite wrestlers improve their endurance and reaction speed. Over 8 weeks, some …
Read MoreDid Cold Water Make Kids Run Faster? A 300-Year-Old Experiment
In 1702, an English doctor named Sir John Floyer conducted one of history's first controlled experiments to test whether cold water bathing could improve …
Read MoreCan Powerlifters Lose Weight Fast Without Losing Strength?
Competitive powerlifters often try to lose weight quickly to compete in lighter weight categories. Researchers tested whether losing about 5% of body weight in …
Read MoreHow Elite Gymnastics Training Changes Your Body's Hormones
Researchers studied how intense exercise affects three important hormones in the body: growth hormone, testosterone, and cortisol. They compared elite male …
Read MoreHow Your Period Affects Your Training and Nutrition
Researchers studied how female athletes' bodies change throughout their menstrual cycle and how training and nutrition should adapt accordingly. The study …
Read MoreWhat Middle-Aged Runners Really Eat (And What They're Missing)
Researchers looked at what 44 middle-aged endurance athletes in Canada were eating by tracking their food for 3 days. They found that while these athletes were …
Read MoreCaffeine Helps Athletes on Low-Carb Diets, But Carbs Still Win
Researchers studied 21 elite race-walkers to see how different eating plans and caffeine affected their performance on a challenging hill-walking workout. They …
Read MoreCan Gut Bacteria Help You Exercise Better? What Science Actually Shows
Researchers looked at 18 different studies to see if changing your gut bacteria through food, supplements, or exercise could help athletes perform better. Your …
Read MorePlant Supplement Helps Women Build Stronger Legs Faster
Researchers tested whether a natural plant extract called Rhodiola rosea could help women get better results from a special type of leg training. Thirty …
Read MoreElite Soldiers May Not Be Eating Enough During Tough Deployments
Researchers studied 40 elite military soldiers deployed to Afghanistan to see if they were eating enough food to stay healthy and strong. They found that these …
Read MorePopular Workout Supplements Don't Boost Performance, Study Finds
Researchers tested whether two popular supplements—L-arginine and citrulline malate—could help trained men perform better during different types of exercise. …
Read MoreWhat Elite Athletes Need to Know About Vitamin D Levels
Researchers in Germany studied vitamin D levels in professional athletes to understand how much of this important nutrient they have in their bodies and what …
Read MoreDo Sports Supplements Really Work? What Science Says About Elite Athletes
Researchers looked at 46 high-quality studies involving 928 elite athletes to see which supplements actually help performance. They found that some supplements …
Read MoreYour Genes May Affect Vitamin D Levels and Injury Risk
Researchers studied 137 elite athletes in Kazakhstan to understand how their genes affect vitamin D levels and injury risk. They found that over 60% of these …
Read MoreCan Regular Foods Replace Sports Supplements? What Experts Say
A group of nutrition experts reviewed 10 common questions about whether everyday foods can do the same job as expensive sports supplements and special sports …
Read MoreSafer Way for MMA Fighters to Cut Weight Before Fights
Professional MMA fighters often lose a lot of weight quickly before competitions to fight in lower weight classes. Researchers studied 31 experienced fighters …
Read MoreWhat Supplements Actually Help Soccer Players Perform Better?
Researchers looked at which dietary supplements (like vitamins and powders) actually help elite soccer players perform better, based on scientific studies and …
Read MoreHow Summer Training Changes Athletes' Body Chemistry
Researchers studied 16 Paralympic snowboarders during summer strength training to see how exercise affects their body's chemical processes. They collected …
Read MoreDoes Creatine Supplement Hurt Your Kidneys? New Study Has Answers
Researchers looked at 21 studies about creatine supplements—a popular product athletes use to build muscle—to see if they damage kidneys. They found that …
Read MoreFiber Supplements Help Basketball Players Run Faster and Feel Better
Researchers studied whether eating more fiber could help college basketball players perform better and feel less tired. Twenty young male basketball players …
Read MoreDo Antioxidant Supplements Help Athletes Recover Faster?
Researchers looked at 26 studies involving 505 athletes to see if taking antioxidant supplements helps the body recover after intense exercise. Antioxidants …
Read MoreCan Ketone Supplements Help Your Body Recover After Exercise?
Scientists reviewed research on ketone supplements—special compounds that give your body an alternative energy source. These supplements create a temporary …
Read MoreAI Finds Your Perfect Sports Drink Mix for Better Endurance
Scientists used artificial intelligence to figure out which carbohydrate-protein sports drinks work best for different athletes. They studied 231 rowing …
Read MoreWhat to Eat at High Altitude to Breathe Better and Exercise Harder
When athletes train at high altitudes where there's less oxygen in the air, their bodies work extra hard. Researchers looked at 20 different studies involving …
Read MoreWhat Brain-Boosting Supplements Do Active People Really Use?
Researchers surveyed 152 physically active people to find out which brain-boosting supplements they take and why. They discovered that caffeine is by far the …
Read MoreCoffee Won't Ruin Your Sleep—Stress Will
A new study of nearly 400 active adults found that drinking coffee doesn't actually harm sleep quality like many people think. Instead, researchers discovered …
Read MoreSwishing Sports Drinks Won't Fix the Keto Diet Performance Problem
Athletes often use a simple trick to boost performance: swishing a sports drink in their mouth for a few seconds without swallowing it. Researchers wanted to …
Read MoreIs Creatine Safe? What Science Really Says
Creatine is a popular supplement that athletes use to build muscle and improve performance. Many people worry it might cause cancer, hurt their kidneys, or …
Read MoreDo Protein Supplements Really Help Athletes? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 75 studies involving 1,206 athletes to understand whether protein supplements actually help with athletic performance and recovery. They …
Read MoreHow to Take Beta-Alanine for Better Strength and Power Gains
Scientists reviewed 9 studies with 197 athletes to find the best way to take beta-alanine supplements for strength and power. They discovered that taking 4-6.4 …
Read MoreStudy Correction: Supplements and Training for Athletic Performance
This is a correction notice for a research study that looked at how different dietary supplements work with training to improve athletic performance. The …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Reduce Muscle Soreness After Exercise
Researchers tested whether diosmin, a natural compound found in citrus fruits, could help female soccer players recover better after intense workouts. In this …
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