Editorial: Nutrition for team and individual sport athletes

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The editorial discusses the critical role of nutrition in optimizing the performance of team and individual sport athletes. It highlights the importance of personalized nutrition strategies, including dietary supplementation, for enhancing athletic health, recovery, and performance. Topics covered include evidence-based approaches to supplements like caffeine, beetroot juice, turmeric, and menthol, and their impact on inflammation, endurance, and muscle recovery. It also addresses the relationship between dietary practices, nutritional knowledge, body composition, and overall health, particularly in specialized groups such as football players and dancers. The editorial emphasizes the need for education and research to improve the application and efficacy of nutritional strategies in sports.