33^rd European Nutrition and Dietetics Conference

Sports Nutrition, Performance Metabolism & Recovery Strategies

Sports Nutrition, Performance Metabolism & Recovery Strategies focuses on optimizing physiological performance through targeted nutritional interventions that enhance endurance, strength, recovery, and metabolic efficiency. Athletes require precise nutrient timing, macronutrient balance, hydration strategies, and supplementation tailored to their training intensity and goals. Research highlights the role of amino acids, electrolytes, antioxidants, and energy substrates in promoting muscle repair, reducing inflammation, and supporting high-performance output. Innovations in metabolic analytics, wearable sensors, and AI-guided performance tracking now enable individualized fueling plans. Recovery-focused nutrition addresses glycogen restoration, oxidative stress reduction, and muscle protein synthesis, ensuring athletes sustain long-term performance while minimizing injury risk. This field continues to evolve with advances in ergogenic aids, gut–muscle axis research, and personalized sports dietetics.