Nutritional Ergogenic Aids in Combat Sports: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

N Vicente-Salar, E Fuster-Muñoz… - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nutritional ergogenic aids (NEAs) are substances included within the group of sports
supplements. Although they are widely consumed by athletes, evidence-based analysis is …

Does beetroot supplementation improve performance in combat sports athletes? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

S Delleli, I Ouergui, H Messaoudi, K Trabelsi, JM Glenn… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
While studies on dietary nitrate (NO3−) supplementation and its impact on combat sports
performance are increasing, finite conclusions from currently available investigations remain …

Dietary nitrate, aging and brain health: The latest evidence

OM Shannon, S Gregory, M Siervo - Current Opinion in Clinical …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Despite some promising early findings, there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend
increased dietary nitrate intake for the purpose of improving brain health. However, longer …

Effects of beetroot juice intake on repeated performance of competitive swimmers

B Moreno, E Morencos, D Vicente-Campos… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background: Beetroot juice is a sport supplement with a high level of evidence on the
physical performance enhancement. However, in swimming, there is no clear data about the …

[HTML][HTML] A Single Dose of Beetroot Juice not Enhance Performance during Intervallic Swimming Efforts

B Moreno-Heredero, E Morencos… - Journal of Sports …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Despite the numerous scientific evidence on the topic, there is no clear and consistent
answer that clarifies the true effects of beetroot juice (BJ) supplementation on different types …

Effect of one-week New Zealand blackcurrant extract on rowing performance and cognitive function in National team male rowers

A Naderi, MA Gharaat, E Berjisian… - Research in Sports …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
This research investigated the impact of New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) on 2000-meter
rowing ergometer performance and cognitive abilities. Nine trained male rowers from Iran's …

[HTML][HTML] The effect of high intensity interval training with beetroot (Beta vulgaris) juice supplementation on serotonin and dopamine receptors expression, anxiety and …

P Ghanbari, S Khajehzadeh, A Sayyed… - Avicenna Journal of …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of four weeks of high intensity
interval training (HIIT) with beetroot juice supplementation (BJ) on serotonin and dopamine …

[HTML][HTML] Anaerobic sport-specific tests for Taekwondo: A narrative review with guidelines for the assessment

G Apollaro, I Ouergui, YQ Rodríguez, RL Kons… - Sports, 2024 - mdpi.com
The ATP-PCr system represents the main source of energy during high-intensity attack
actions in taekwondo matches. In contrast, the glycolytic system supports the maintenance of …

[HTML][HTML] Consuming Beetroot Juice Improves Slalom Performance and Reduces Muscle Soreness in Alpine Skiers under Hypoxic Conditions

A Ahmadpour, M Fashi, M Hemmatinafar - Current Developments in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Beetroot juice (BRJ) supplementation has been shown to increase sports
performance under hypoxic conditions and to improve athletes' recovery. Objectives In the …

Sport-Specific tests for endurance in Taekwondo: a Narrative Review with guidelines for the Assessment

G Apollaro, E Franchini, C Falcó… - Strength & …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
To sustain the specific intermittent activity of an official taekwondo match, high demands are
placed on both aerobic and anaerobic metabolisms. Studies determining the contributions of …