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A Clinical Trial Assessing the Safety, Efficacy, and Delivery of Olive-Oil-Based Three-Chamber Bags for Parenteral Nutrition

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Nutrition for travel.

Thomas Reilly¹, Jim Waterhouse, Louise M Burke

¹Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Science, Liverpool John Moores University, Henry Cotton Campus, 15-21 Webster Street, Liverpool L32 2ET, UK. t.p.reilly@livjm.ac.uk

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Elite athletes face travel challenges like jet lag, disrupting circadian rhythms and increasing illness risk. Proper planning and education are crucial for managing nutrition and health during international competitions.

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Published on: September 20, 2019

Area of Science:

Sports Science
Human Physiology
Travel Medicine

Background:

Elite athletes frequently travel across time zones for training and competition.
This travel disrupts circadian rhythms, leading to jet lag, fatigue, and performance decrements.
Athletes are at increased risk of nutritional challenges and gastrointestinal infections during travel.

Framework:

Jet lag arises from the desynchronization of diurnal and performance rhythms with local time.
Dietary intake and hydration are critical during and after travel for rhythm adjustment.
Inadequate food preparation and hygiene at destinations can exacerbate digestive issues.

Implementation:

Strategic planning by support staff is essential before and during travel.
Athletes require education on managing new food environments and potential health risks.
Focus on nutrition and hydration supports adaptation to new time zones.

Implications:

Effective management of travel-related issues is vital for optimizing athletic performance.
Preventing illness and meeting nutritional goals during travel enhances competitive outcomes.
Proactive strategies can mitigate the negative impacts of jet lag and travel on elite athletes.