Significant knowledge gaps for female athletes and certain sports

Published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, the report revealed approximately 60% of the studies reviewed focused exclusively on male athletes, and only 10% on female athletes, “highlighting a notable gap in our understanding of supplement effects on female athletes at the elite level.”

Reviewed data revealed supplement effectiveness varies significantly based on multiple factors including the type of supplement, dosing protocols, timing of administration and individual athlete characteristics.

“The findings underscore the critical importance of individualized supplementation strategies, moving beyond generic protocols to consider…