topicNitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimWhile BFR reduces mechanical stress on joints, the associated metabolic stress and discomfort may limit training performance.
evidence level1
citationZhao B (2026)
sourceCombined effects of blood flow restriction training and nutritional intervention on muscle adaptations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicNitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimCertain nutritional supplements may enhance BFR training effects, but the existing evidence remains inconclusive.
evidence level1
citationZhao B (2026)
sourceCombined effects of blood flow restriction training and nutritional intervention on muscle adaptations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicNitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimNutritional interventions were associated with improvements in muscular endurance (SMD = 0.90; 95% CI: 0.55, 1.25; p Conclusion Current evidence suggests that nutritional interventions may support fatigue resistance and enhance muscular endurance under BFR training conditions, but do not provide a clear additional benefit for maximal strength or hypertrophy.
evidence level1
citationZhao B (2026)
sourceCombined effects of blood flow restriction training and nutritional intervention on muscle adaptations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicNitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Blood flow restriction (BFR) training induces muscle hypertrophy and strength gains under low-load conditions by restricting blood flow.
evidence level1
citationZhao B (2026)
sourceCombined effects of blood flow restriction training and nutritional intervention on muscle adaptations: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicNitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimEndurance performance improved only with protein (0.99; 0.16-1.83; 94.3%; very low).
evidence level1
citationDeng B (2025)
sourceDietary Supplement Strategies During Conditioning Training in Athletes: A Network Meta-Analysis of Peak and Mean Anaerobic Power, VO<sub>2</sub>max, and Endurance Performance.
topicNitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimDietary supplements are often used during training to support energy provision, recovery, and adaptation, yet effects on peak and mean anaerobic power, VO 2 max, and endurance performance remain inconsistent.
evidence level1
citationDeng B (2025)
sourceDietary Supplement Strategies During Conditioning Training in Athletes: A Network Meta-Analysis of Peak and Mean Anaerobic Power, VO<sub>2</sub>max, and Endurance Performance.
topicNitrate Endurance Performance Meta-Analysis
claimUnlike prior syntheses centred on neuromuscular outcomes (strength and hypertrophy), this study compared six common supplements-protein, creatine, β-alanine, HMB, vitamin D, and nitrate-on energy-system performance (peak anaerobic power, mean anaerobic power, VO 2 max, and endurance performance) using network meta-analysis.
evidence level1
citationDeng B (2025)
sourceDietary Supplement Strategies During Conditioning Training in Athletes: A Network Meta-Analysis of Peak and Mean Anaerobic Power, VO<sub>2</sub>max, and Endurance Performance.