Exploring the Relationship between Micronutrients and Athletic Performance: A Comprehensive Scientific Systematic Review of the Literature in Sports Medicine

Author:

Ghazzawi Hadeel Ali1ORCID,Hussain Mariam Ali2,Raziq Khadija Majdy2,Alsendi Khawla Khaled2,Alaamer Reem Osama2,Jaradat Manar1,Alobaidi Sondos1,Al Aqili Raghad1,Trabelsi Khaled34ORCID,Jahrami Haitham25ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department Nutrition and Food Technology, School of Agriculture, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan

2. Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama 323, Bahrain

3. High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia

4. Research Laboratory—Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia

5. Government Hospitals, Ministry of Health, Manama 323, Bahrain

Abstract

The aim of this systematic review is twofold: (i) to examine the effects of micronutrient intake on athletic performance and (ii) to determine the specific micronutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, that offer the most significant enhancements in terms of athletic performance, with the goal of providing guidance to athletes and coaches in optimizing their nutritional strategies. The study conducted a systematic search of electronic databases (i.e., PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus) using keywords pertaining to micronutrients, athletic performance, and exercise. The search involved particular criteria of studies published in English between 1950 and 2023. The findings suggest that vitamins and minerals are crucial for an athlete’s health and physical performance, and no single micronutrient is more important than others. Micronutrients are necessary for optimal metabolic body’s functions such as energy production, muscle growth, and recovery, which are all important for sport performance. Meeting the daily intake requirement of micronutrients is essential for athletes, and while a balanced diet that includes healthy lean protein sources, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is generally sufficient, athletes who are unable to meet their micronutrient needs due to malabsorption or specific deficiencies may benefit from taking multivitamin supplements. However, athletes should only take micronutrient supplements with the consultation of a specialized physician or nutritionist and avoid taking them without confirming a deficiency.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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