4R Nutrition Strategies for Optimized Recovery of Elite Soccer Players

OBJECTIVES Recovery is a crucial factor for soccer players, for which nutritional intake is essential. The purpose of this study is to introduce 4R nutrition strategies for optimized recovery of soccer players and provide practical guidelines. METHODS A literature review was conducted through web se...

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Main Author: Jooyoung Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asian Society of Kinesiology 2023-07-01
Series:The Asian Journal of Kinesiology
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Online Access:http://ajkinesiol.org/upload/pdf/ajk-2023-25-3-60.pdf
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description OBJECTIVES Recovery is a crucial factor for soccer players, for which nutritional intake is essential. The purpose of this study is to introduce 4R nutrition strategies for optimized recovery of soccer players and provide practical guidelines. METHODS A literature review was conducted through web searches on PubMed, Web of Science, and Wiley Online Library, using keywords such as “soccer,” “recovery,” and “nutrition." RESULTS For optimized recovery of soccer players, nutrition strategies should include fluids, electrolytes, carbohydrates, proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. Such nutritional intake can aid glycogen repletion of soccer players and reduce muscle damage and fatigue, preparing them for the next match or training while preventing injuries, thus forming a critical foundation. CONCLUSIONS Nutritional intake can be a powerful and effective tool to promote recovery in soccer players. Evidence-based approaches are required in applying these nutritional strategies in field, and specific guidelines should be presented to facilitate the implementation by soccer players.
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spelling doaj.art-d5459614fcd44b5eb36eb1425c3881a02023-08-07T07:18:32ZengAsian Society of KinesiologyThe Asian Journal of Kinesiology2586-55952586-55522023-07-01253606610.15758/ajk.2023.25.3.605684R Nutrition Strategies for Optimized Recovery of Elite Soccer PlayersJooyoung KimOBJECTIVES Recovery is a crucial factor for soccer players, for which nutritional intake is essential. The purpose of this study is to introduce 4R nutrition strategies for optimized recovery of soccer players and provide practical guidelines. METHODS A literature review was conducted through web searches on PubMed, Web of Science, and Wiley Online Library, using keywords such as “soccer,” “recovery,” and “nutrition." RESULTS For optimized recovery of soccer players, nutrition strategies should include fluids, electrolytes, carbohydrates, proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants. Such nutritional intake can aid glycogen repletion of soccer players and reduce muscle damage and fatigue, preparing them for the next match or training while preventing injuries, thus forming a critical foundation. CONCLUSIONS Nutritional intake can be a powerful and effective tool to promote recovery in soccer players. Evidence-based approaches are required in applying these nutritional strategies in field, and specific guidelines should be presented to facilitate the implementation by soccer players.http://ajkinesiol.org/upload/pdf/ajk-2023-25-3-60.pdfglycogennutritionproteinrecoverysoccer
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4R Nutrition Strategies for Optimized Recovery of Elite Soccer Players
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nutrition
protein
recovery
soccer
title 4R Nutrition Strategies for Optimized Recovery of Elite Soccer Players
title_full 4R Nutrition Strategies for Optimized Recovery of Elite Soccer Players
title_fullStr 4R Nutrition Strategies for Optimized Recovery of Elite Soccer Players
title_full_unstemmed 4R Nutrition Strategies for Optimized Recovery of Elite Soccer Players
title_short 4R Nutrition Strategies for Optimized Recovery of Elite Soccer Players
title_sort 4r nutrition strategies for optimized recovery of elite soccer players
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nutrition
protein
recovery
soccer
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