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Research in nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals for health, physical activity, and performance: moving forward 1 .

Authors :
Ward WE
Chilibeck PD
Comelli EM
Duncan AM
Phillips SM
Robinson LE
Stellingwerff T
Source :
Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme [Appl Physiol Nutr Metab] 2019 May; Vol. 44 (5), pp. 455-460. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Feb 22.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

This Horizons is part of a series that identifies key, forward-thinking research questions and challenges that need to be addressed. Specifically, this Horizons paper discusses research in nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals for health, physical activity, and performance, and is the product of a discussion by an expert panel that took place in January 2018 prior to the Canadian Nutrition Society Thematic Conference "Advances in Sport Nutrition from Daily Living to High Performance Sport". The objective of this Horizons paper was to identify core considerations for future studies for this research area, and how scientists can be leaders in the field to ensure the best quality science is available for decision makers. It is strongly recommended that the various elements highlighted throughout this Horizons paper will increase the awareness of the significant before-, during-, and after-research due-diligence required to produce research of the highest quality. While it is recognized that many scientists will not be able to meet all of these aspects, it is nonetheless important to consider the points outlined and to recognize that those elements that are not met in studies may be significant limitations. Highlights Research questions that are hypothesis-driven are the strongest, and when combined with careful planning of the study, the result will often be of the best quality. Studies with a strong experimental design help discern between evidence-based findings and those that have not been substantiated.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1715-5320
Volume :
44
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30794435
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2018-0781