topicProtein Recovery Systematic Review
claimCurrent sports nutrition guidelines recommend that nutrient intake should occur soon after exercise, with the first 2 to 4 h considered a key window for effective recovery [,,].
evidence level1
citationTunçil Elif (2026)
sourceBeyond Recovery: Effects of Post-Exercise Milk and Milk-Based Beverages on Appetite Regulation and Energy Intake—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicProtein Recovery Systematic Review
claimEvidence suggests that milk and milk-based beverages may provide similar, or in some cases potentially superior, recovery benefits compared with alternative recovery beverages.
evidence level1
citationTunçil Elif (2026)
sourceBeyond Recovery: Effects of Post-Exercise Milk and Milk-Based Beverages on Appetite Regulation and Energy Intake—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicProtein Recovery Systematic Review
claimIn this regard, some studies have reported reduced hunger, increased fullness, and/or lower subsequent energy intake following milk or milk-based beverages compared with isocaloric or non-caloric control beverages, whereas others have observed no significant differences across these outcomes [,,].
evidence level1
citationTunçil Elif (2026)
sourceBeyond Recovery: Effects of Post-Exercise Milk and Milk-Based Beverages on Appetite Regulation and Energy Intake—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicProtein Recovery Systematic Review
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 2 4 The post-exercise period represents a critical window for optimizing recovery, facilitating physiological adaptation, and supporting subsequent performance [].
evidence level1
citationTunçil Elif (2026)
sourceBeyond Recovery: Effects of Post-Exercise Milk and Milk-Based Beverages on Appetite Regulation and Energy Intake—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicProtein Recovery Systematic Review
claimIf these processes are not adequately managed, performance in subsequent sessions may be compromised, and the risk of muscle injury may increase [,,].
evidence level1
citationSilva Díaz Verónica (2026)
sourceEffect of Polyphenol Supplementation on Post-Exercise Recovery in Adult Male Soccer Players: A Systematic Review
topicProtein Recovery Systematic Review
claimAmong the proposed nutritional strategies, in addition to carbohydrates and proteins, the use of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols has been suggested due to their potential role in modulating inflammatory and oxidative processes associated with fatigue and recovery [].
evidence level1
citationSilva Díaz Verónica (2026)
sourceEffect of Polyphenol Supplementation on Post-Exercise Recovery in Adult Male Soccer Players: A Systematic Review
topicProtein Recovery Systematic Review
claim12 13 14 12 13 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Polyphenols are plant-derived bioactive compounds found in fruits, vegetables, tea, cocoa, and other foods, and include flavonoids, phenolic acids, stilbenes, and other subgroups with diverse biological properties [,,].
evidence level1
citationSilva Díaz Verónica (2026)
sourceEffect of Polyphenol Supplementation on Post-Exercise Recovery in Adult Male Soccer Players: A Systematic Review
topicProtein Recovery Systematic Review
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Soccer is one of the most widely practiced and studied sports worldwide, characterized by high physiological demands that combine intermittent high-intensity efforts, repeated sprints, frequent accelerations and decelerations, changes in direction, and incomplete recovery periods [,,].
evidence level1
citationSilva Díaz Verónica (2026)
sourceEffect of Polyphenol Supplementation on Post-Exercise Recovery in Adult Male Soccer Players: A Systematic Review