Nutritional Supplements Use and Soccer Players’ Performance: A Review of the Literature

Abstract

The current usage of various nutrition supplements among soccer players has resulted in different consequences. The literature showed the effect of certain nutrition supplements intake on players’ performance in a game play. This study therefore reviewed previous studies on the use of supplements intake among soccer players in order to understand the best- nutritional practices associated with better performance. A systematic review method was used to understand the current trends in using certain nutrition supplements and how such use can aid players’ performance. The results showed that various supplements programs are followed to achieve certain outcomes. Findings from this study can be used to aid sport decision makers about the potential of certain nutrition supplements in developing soccer players.

Keywords

• nutrition supplements,soccer performance

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