ROLE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENTS IN SPORTS NUTRITION
ROLE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENTS IN SPORTS NUTRITION

Author(s): Maricica Stoica, Cezar Ionuț Bichescu, Angela Stela Ivan, Dimitrie Stoica, Ciprian Zanfir
Subject(s): Health and medicine and law, Sports Studies
Published by: CEEOLPRESS
Keywords: Sports nutrition; Food supplements; Athletic performance enhancement;
Summary/Abstract: This chapter delves into the role of food supplements in boosting athletic performance and aiding recovery within sports nutrition. It traces the evolution of supplements, driven by advancements in sports science, and categorizes them by function. The chapter emphasizes athletes’ nutritional needs, highlighting the importance of macronutrients for energy, micronutrients for physiological functions, and ergogenic aids for performance enhancement. By reviewing scientific literature, it stresses the importance of tailoring supplement intake to individual metabolic and genetic profiles for optimal health and performance. The chapter concludes by exploring the future of personalized nutrition, enhanced by biotechnological advances, to improve supplement efficacy in sports.

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