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Area of Science:

  • Sports Nutrition
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Nutraceuticals

Background:

  • Plant-based supplements are increasingly utilized in sports nutrition for performance enhancement and recovery.
  • Existing literature highlights their potential but requires further mechanistic and clinical validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanistic roles of plant-derived compounds in exercise performance and recovery.
  • To identify key physiological pathways modulated by plant-based supplements.
  • To discuss the implications of dosing and future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of Web of Science Core Collection (up to November 12, 2024).
  • Inclusion criteria: studies on plant-based supplements and exercise with clear mechanistic or clinical relevance.
  • Focus on plant-derived amino acids, antioxidants (polyphenols), and bioactive extracts.

Main Results:

  • Plant proteins stimulate myofibrillar protein synthesis, comparable to animal-derived sources.
  • Polyphenols mitigate exercise-induced oxidative stress by scavenging reactive oxygen species and improving endothelial function.
  • Chronic high-dose antioxidant use may attenuate adaptive signaling pathways (e.g., mTOR, Nrf2).

Conclusions:

  • Precision dosing is vital for balancing efficacy and safety of plant-based supplements.
  • Further research is needed on long-term safety, inter-individual variability, and synergistic formulations.
  • Large-scale clinical trials and population-specific guidelines are required to validate findings and ensure safe application.