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Supplements
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Antioxidant Supplementation in Exercise and Sports Performance: The 2026 Official ISSN Position Stand

The official 2026 ISSN Position Stand on antioxidant supplementation and athletic performance.

Vitamins
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Vitamin D for Athletes: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Vitamin D supports bone, muscle, and immune health for athletes — an evidence-based overview from Examine.com, with guidance on testing before supplementing.

Recovery
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Curcumin and Workout Recovery: What the Evidence Says About Inflammation and Joint Pain

Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties and may ease osteoarthritis pain — a look at the evidence from 147 references and 117,479 participants on Examine.com.

Supplements
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L-Carnitine for Exercise: What the Evidence Actually Shows

L-Carnitine is marketed as a fat burner, but 101 trials and 18 meta-analyses show far more modest effects than the ads suggest.

Strength Training
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ACSM Updates Resistance Training Guidelines for the First Time in 17 Years

ACSM's first resistance training update in 17 years: 137 reviews, 30,000+ people show starting matters most, and you don't need a gym.

Recovery
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Sleep for Recovery and Performance: What Athletes Need

How much sleep athletes need, why sleep extension helps, naps, and simple sleep-hygiene basics.

Hydration
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Hydration and Electrolytes for Exercise: The ACSM Guide

ACSM fluid guidelines: how much to drink before, during and after exercise, plus sodium targets.

Protein
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How Much Protein to Build Muscle? The ISSN Guidelines

The ISSN protein position stand: daily targets, per-meal doses, timing and quality for building muscle.

Sports Nutrition
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Caffeine for Exercise Performance: What the Evidence Really Shows

The ISSN position stand on caffeine: effective doses, timing, what it improves, and how to use it safely.

Weight Management
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: What You Need to Know — From Real-World Effectiveness to New Oral Forms

Learn about GLP-1 weight loss drugs (semaglutide, tirzepatide): how they work, the new pill form, real-world effectiveness vs. clinical trials, side effects, and cost considerations.

Nutrition
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What Is the 'Gout Diet' Really About?

Learn what the 'gout diet' really means according to Harvard Health — it's not about strict restrictions but heart-healthy eating patterns like the Mediterranean and DASH diets.

Injury Prevention
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Summer Sports Injuries: What Young Athletes and Adults Need to Know

Learn how to recognize and prevent common summer sports injuries — from heat illness and sprains to overuse injuries in young athletes — with expert advice from Mayo Clinic.

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