J Int Soc Sports Nutr October 2021 PMID 34663363

Effects of chronic betaine supplementation on performance in professional young soccer players during a competitive season: a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Hadi Nobari, Jason M Cholewa, Alfonso Castillo-Rodríguez, Mehdi Kargarfard, Jorge Pérez-Gómez

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The overall discussions reflect strong agreement with the study’s conclusions, with posts such as

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Most discussions strongly support the positive findings of the article, emphasizing how betaine

InterestModerate interest
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Many posts reference specific performance metrics like power, sprinting, and VO2max, indicating active reading and engagement with the research details.

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The discussions highlight significant practical implications for athletic training and nutritional strategies, suggesting that the publication could influence sports nutrition practices.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated how long-term betaine supplementation (2g per day) affects the physical performance of young professional soccer players over a 14-week season, finding improvements in oxygen uptake, peak power, muscular strength, and sprinting ability compared to a placebo.
  • Results showed significant enhancements in measures like maximal oxygen consumption, anaerobic peak power, and jump and sprint performance, especially at mid and end-season assessments, suggesting that betaine helps maintain and boost athletic performance during competitive play.
  • Overall, the research indicates that betaine could be a beneficial nutritional supplement for soccer players to improve key physical and aerobic skills throughout a busy season.]

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Mike Matthews
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Study: Supplementing with 2 grams of betaine per day significantly boosts lower-body power, bench and leg press strength, 30-meter sprint time, peak sprinting power, and endurance. https://t.co/x1LskxhyXf

May 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 104,484 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Effects of chronic betaine supplementation on performance in professional young soccer players during a competitive season: a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial (open access) https://t.co/LdDKDI5at6 #supplements #supplement #nutrition #diet #exercise

Oct 24, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 19,184 followers View post →
Jeffery Heileson
@jheilesonRD · X

Betaine supplementation (2g/d) in teenage athletes led to increased predicted 1-RM, VO2max, and repeated sprint performance. https://t.co/mj0OdvHWCp

Oct 18, 2021 · 4 likes · 805 followers View post →
Mike Matthews
@muscleforlife · X

Study: Betaine significantly boosts physical performance bigly, including power, strength, and muscular endurance. https://t.co/x1Lskxi6MN

Jun 3, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 104,484 followers View post →
株式会社サンクト
@sanct200301 · X

若い男性プロサッカー選手29名にベタイン2g/日またはプラセボを14週間摂取させたところ、介入群において筋力、全力疾走および有酸素能力の大幅な改善が認められたとの報告です。ベタインはアミノ酸であるグリシンのメチル誘導体でホウレン草などに含まれます。 https://t.co/QahqvQXHID

Dec 12, 2021 · 1 like · 771 followers View post →
Mike Matthews
@muscleforlife · X

For example, in a study conducted by scientists at the University of Isfahan, researchers split 29 young professional soccer players into two groups: a group that supplemented with 2 grams of betaine per day and a placebo group. https://t.co/x1LskwZXyF

Aug 20, 2022 · 104,484 followers View post →

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Mike Matthews
@muscleforlife · X

For example, in a study conducted by scientists at the University of Isfahan, researchers split 29 young professional soccer players into two groups: a group that supplemented with 2 grams of betaine per day and a placebo group. https://t.co/x1LskwZXyF

Aug 20, 2022 · 104,484 followers View post →
Ibrahim Khan
@Ibrahim78612345 · X

RT @muscleforlife: Study: Betaine significantly boosts physical performance bigly, including power, strength, and muscular endurance. http…

Jun 3, 2022 · 1 share · 423 followers View post →
Mike Matthews
@muscleforlife · X

Study: Betaine significantly boosts physical performance bigly, including power, strength, and muscular endurance. https://t.co/x1Lskxi6MN

Jun 3, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 104,484 followers View post →
Ibrahim Khan
@Ibrahim78612345 · X

RT @muscleforlife: Study: Supplementing with 2 grams of betaine per day significantly boosts lower-body power, bench and leg press strength…

May 23, 2022 · 2 shares · 423 followers View post →
Tom
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RT @muscleforlife: Study: Supplementing with 2 grams of betaine per day significantly boosts lower-body power, bench and leg press strength…

May 18, 2022 · 2 shares · 147 followers View post →
Mike Matthews
@muscleforlife · X

Study: Supplementing with 2 grams of betaine per day significantly boosts lower-body power, bench and leg press strength, 30-meter sprint time, peak sprinting power, and endurance. https://t.co/x1LskxhyXf

May 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 104,484 followers View post →
株式会社サンクト
@sanct200301 · X

若い男性プロサッカー選手29名にベタイン2g/日またはプラセボを14週間摂取させたところ、介入群において筋力、全力疾走および有酸素能力の大幅な改善が認められたとの報告です。ベタインはアミノ酸であるグリシンのメチル誘導体でホウレン草などに含まれます。 https://t.co/QahqvQXHID

Dec 12, 2021 · 1 like · 771 followers View post →
Blonyx Biosciences
@Blonyx · X

Betaine supplements improve power output, sprint performance and VO2 max in soccer players after long term use https://t.co/aCrOOwBDab

Nov 16, 2021 · 1,409 followers View post →
Blonyx Biosciences
@Blonyx · X

Betaine supplements improve power output, sprint performance and VO2 max in soccer players after long term use https://t.co/CM6VPXQXIs

Nov 8, 2021 · 1,409 followers View post →
KETO Fanatic
@AryaKetoFanatic · X

RT @nick_krontiris: Effects of chronic betaine supplementation on performance in professional young soccer players during a competitive sea…

Oct 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 257 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Effects of chronic betaine supplementation on performance in professional young soccer players during a competitive season: a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial (open access) https://t.co/LdDKDI5at6 #supplements #supplement #nutrition #diet #exercise

Oct 24, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 19,184 followers View post →
Jeffery Heileson
@jheilesonRD · X

Betaine supplementation (2g/d) in teenage athletes led to increased predicted 1-RM, VO2max, and repeated sprint performance. https://t.co/mj0OdvHWCp

Oct 18, 2021 · 4 likes · 805 followers View post →