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Evidence-supported supplementation such as green tea, beetroot gels, creatine, or alkaline water improves recovery processes.
Utilizing specific supplements can enhance recovery in combat sports.
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the consumption of evidence supported supplementation (green tea, beetroot gels, creatine or alkaline water) improve recovery processes.
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Evidence-based post exercise recovery in combat sports: a narrative review
Isaac López‐Laval et al. · The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness · 2021
DOI 10.23736/s0022-4707.20.11341-0
review · n=80Cited 16×
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