ISSN exercise & sport nutrition review: research & recommendations

• Main Authors: Mendel Ron, Lowery Lonnie M, Lopez Hector, Leutholtz Brian, Kleiner Susan M, Kerksick Chad M, Kalman Douglas S, Greenwood Mike, Earnest Conrad P, Cooke Mathew, Collins Rick, Almada Anthony L, Campbell Bill, Taylor Lem, Wilborn Colin D, Kreider Richard B, Smith Abbie, Spano Marie, Wildman Robert, Willoughby Darryn S, Ziegenfuss Tim N, Antonio Jose
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2010-02-01
• Series: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
• Online Access: http://www.jissn.com/content/7/1/7

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Sports nutrition is a constantly evolving field with hundreds of research papers published annually. For this reason, keeping up to date with the literature is often difficult. This paper is a five year update of the sports nutrition review article published as the lead paper to launch the JISSN in 2004 and presents a well-referenced overview of the current state of the science related to how to optimize training and athletic performance through nutrition. More specifically, this paper provides an overview of: 1.) The definitional category of ergogenic aids and dietary supplements; 2.) How dietary supplements are legally regulated; 3.) How to evaluate the scientific merit of nutritional supplements; 4.) General nutritional strategies to optimize performance and enhance recovery; and, 5.) An overview of our current understanding of the ergogenic value of nutrition and dietary supplementation in regards to weight gain, weight loss, and performance enhancement. Our hope is that ISSN members and individuals interested in sports nutrition find this review useful in their daily practice and consultation with their clients.</p>