topicTaurine Endurance Meta-Analysis
claimNext, we integrate evidence on the ergogenic effects of various dietary interventions with existing knowledge on the perception of effort.
evidence level4
citationStrasser B (2026)
sourceDietary interventions interact with the perception of effort and enhance endurance performance: a brief narrative review.
topicTaurine Endurance Meta-Analysis
claimBeta-alanine, caffeine or carbohydrate mouth rinsing are examples of evidence-based ergogenic aids.
evidence level4
citationStrasser B (2026)
sourceDietary interventions interact with the perception of effort and enhance endurance performance: a brief narrative review.
topicTaurine Endurance Meta-Analysis
claimConclusion While current evidence supports a key role for dietary interventions on endurance performance by influencing individuals' perceived effort, more research is needed to determine the optimal doses and precise formulations for different sports, in order to employ a personalized strategy.
evidence level4
citationStrasser B (2026)
sourceDietary interventions interact with the perception of effort and enhance endurance performance: a brief narrative review.
topicTaurine Endurance Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Exercise tolerance is a pivotal factor in determining athletic competitive success, as well as mobility and quality of life in elderly individuals and those afflicted by chronic ailments.
evidence level4
citationStrasser B (2026)
sourceDietary interventions interact with the perception of effort and enhance endurance performance: a brief narrative review.
topicTaurine Endurance Meta-Analysis
claimFor example, statistics from the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League season revealed that when the match temperature was ≥21 °C, both total distance covered and high-speed running distance were markedly lower than in matches played at 6–10 °C, with sprint frequency also reduced [].
evidence level4
citationDai Xincheng (2026)
sourceNutritional Strategies to Support Performance Maintenance and Recovery in Football Under Hot Environmental Conditions: A Narrative Review
topicTaurine Endurance Meta-Analysis
claimIn hot environments, increased skin blood flow and heavy sweating facilitate heat dissipation; however, if fluid and electrolyte replacement is insufficient, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance occur, leading to reductions in plasma volume, decreased cardiac output, and elevated heart rate, thereby increasing cardiovascular strain [].
evidence level4
citationDai Xincheng (2026)
sourceNutritional Strategies to Support Performance Maintenance and Recovery in Football Under Hot Environmental Conditions: A Narrative Review
topicTaurine Endurance Meta-Analysis
claimSubjective fatigue and thermal discomfort are also greatly increased in hot environments: during constant-intensity exercise at 35 °C, ratings of perceived exertion (RPEs) were 2–3 points higher than at 20 °C and remained consistently elevated throughout exercise [].
evidence level4
citationDai Xincheng (2026)
sourceNutritional Strategies to Support Performance Maintenance and Recovery in Football Under Hot Environmental Conditions: A Narrative Review
topicTaurine Endurance Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 4 5 With the progression of global climate warming, football matches held in hot climates have become increasingly frequent, and the performance and health of players in high-temperature environments have attracted widespread attention [,].
evidence level4
citationDai Xincheng (2026)
sourceNutritional Strategies to Support Performance Maintenance and Recovery in Football Under Hot Environmental Conditions: A Narrative Review