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  • Sports Nutrition
  • Dietary Science
  • Human Performance

Background:

  • The prevalence of vegan diets is increasing across all populations, including athletes.
  • Optimizing nutrition is essential for athletic performance, adaptation, and recovery.
  • The impact of vegan diets on athletic capabilities requires thorough assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate if vegan diets hinder athletic performance, adaptation, or recovery.
  • To provide evidence-based, practical recommendations for athletes on vegan diets.
  • To identify potential nutritional challenges associated with vegan diets in athletes.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of current scientific literature.
  • It assesses the impact of vegan diets on athletic performance metrics.
  • It considers nutritional requirements for athletes and potential deficiencies.

Main Results:

  • Current evidence does not indicate that vegan diets enhance athletic performance, adaptation, or recovery.
  • Athletes can adopt vegan diets without detriment if carefully planned.
  • Spontaneous vegan diets may lead to suboptimal intake of protein, iron, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal vegan sports nutrition necessitates meticulous planning and evaluation.
  • Key nutrients like protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins B12/D require special attention.
  • Individual factors such as goals, training, and preferences must guide vegan diet adoption for athletes.