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Miguel Ortega, Álvaro & Barrenetxea Garcia, Josu & Rodríguez Rodrigo, María Azucena & García Ordóñez, Enrique & Mielgo Ayuso, Juan & Calleja González, Julio (2025-04 ) .Ergonutrition Supplementation and Recovery in Water Polo: A Systematic Review.
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Miguel Ortega, Álvaro & Barrenetxea Garcia, Josu & Rodríguez Rodrigo, María Azucena & García Ordóñez, Enrique & Mielgo Ayuso, Juan & Calleja González, Julio. 2025-04 .Ergonutrition Supplementation and Recovery in Water Polo: A Systematic Review.
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12080/46895
Resumen:
Background: Water polo (WP) is a high-intensity team sport that requires a combi nation of physical endurance, muscular strength, speed, and specific technical skills. Due to
the demanding and prolonged nature of this sport, adequate and balanced nutrition plays
a fundamental role in athletes¿ performance, recovery, and overall health maintenance. Ob jectives: We aimed to compile all available information on the importance of ergonutrition
and supplementation in the recovery of WP players. This will help in understanding this
sport¿s specific challenges and requirements, enabling players and coaches to design more
effective recovery plans to optimize performance, achieve goals, and successfully cope with
intense training and competition. Method: English-language publications were searched
in databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO Citation Index, Medline (PubMed),
KCI Korean Journal Database, and Current Contents Connect using a series of keywords
such as WP, nutrition, recovery, and ergogenic aids individually or in combination. Results:
In the field of ergonutritional recovery in WP, certain supplements such as whey protein,
beta-alanine, L-arginine, spirulina, and copper can be beneficial for improving performance
and recovery. In some cases, WP athletes may consider using ergogenic supplements
to further improve their performance and recovery process. However, it is important to
bear in mind that any supplement should be carefully evaluated under the supervision
of a health professional or a sports nutritionist, as some supplements may present side
effects or unwanted interactions. Conclusions: Adequate ergogenic nutrition adapted to
the needs of WP players is essential not only to optimize their athletic performance but also
to ensure effective recovery and maintain their long-term health and general well-being.
The application of these strategies should be evidence-based and tailored to the individual
needs of the players and the specific demands of the sport. Future experimental research
that can confirm our results is essential.
Keywords: water polo; nutrition; recovery; performance; ergogenic aids