topicWhey Protein Sleep Recovery Randomized Trial
claimHowever, athletes often encounter challenges such as reduced sleep duration, extended sleep latency, and compromised sleep quality due to factors like training-related fatigue, competitive stress, negative emotions, and jet lag [,].
evidence level3
citationLi Jingjing (2025)
sourceOptimizing Sleep in Athletes: The Potential of α-Lactalbumin in Nutrition Intervention
topicWhey Protein Sleep Recovery Randomized Trial
claimThese sleep disturbances may elevate the risk of sports injuries and adversely affect athletic performance and competitive outcomes [-].
evidence level3
citationLi Jingjing (2025)
sourceOptimizing Sleep in Athletes: The Potential of α-Lactalbumin in Nutrition Intervention
topicWhey Protein Sleep Recovery Randomized Trial
claimDuring NREM sleep, parasympathetic activity predominates, characterized by high-amplitude, low-frequency brain waves, increased gastrointestinal activity, decreased muscle tone, and slow eye movements.
evidence level3
citationLi Jingjing (2025)
sourceOptimizing Sleep in Athletes: The Potential of α-Lactalbumin in Nutrition Intervention
topicWhey Protein Sleep Recovery Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Sleep is an active, repetitive, and reversible state characterized by perceptual detachment from the environment and a diminished response to external stimuli.
evidence level3
citationLi Jingjing (2025)
sourceOptimizing Sleep in Athletes: The Potential of α-Lactalbumin in Nutrition Intervention
topicWhey Protein Sleep Recovery Randomized Trial
claimDue to increased need in athletes, protein supplementation has been widely used to support recovery and performance.
evidence level4
citationJahan-Mihan A (2025)
sourceCurrent Perspectives on Protein Supplementation in Athletes: General Guidance and Special Considerations for Diabetes-A Narrative Review.
topicWhey Protein Sleep Recovery Randomized Trial
claimThis narrative review synthesizes evidence from trials on supplemental proteins across resistance, endurance, and mixed-modality training, comparing sources (whey, casein, soy, pea, and blends).
evidence level4
citationJahan-Mihan A (2025)
sourceCurrent Perspectives on Protein Supplementation in Athletes: General Guidance and Special Considerations for Diabetes-A Narrative Review.
topicWhey Protein Sleep Recovery Randomized Trial
claimThe evidence in diabetic athletes is limited; guidance extrapolates from diabetes and athlete studies, with benefits apparent when intake, quality, or distribution are limited.
evidence level4
citationJahan-Mihan A (2025)
sourceCurrent Perspectives on Protein Supplementation in Athletes: General Guidance and Special Considerations for Diabetes-A Narrative Review.
topicWhey Protein Sleep Recovery Randomized Trial
claimProteins elicit various metabolic and physiological functions that are related to physical performance.
evidence level4
citationJahan-Mihan A (2025)
sourceCurrent Perspectives on Protein Supplementation in Athletes: General Guidance and Special Considerations for Diabetes-A Narrative Review.