Consumption of ultra-processed foods does not affect neuromuscular and cardiovascular fitness but alters gut microbiota in elite basketball players

• Published in: Croatian journal of food science and technology Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 10 - 24
• Main Authors: Ilić, Ana, Žučko, Jurica, Starčević, Antonio, Novak, Dario, Rumbak, Ivana, Hadžić, Edin
• Format: Journal Article Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Prehrambeno-tehnološki fakultet Osijek 2024; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek
• Subjects: elite athletes; fitness; gut microbiota; NOVA classification; sport nutrition

To enhance recovery, athletes often consume ready-to-eat foods, specialized sports foods and/or supplements that belong to the group of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which may affect their health. The aim of this study was to estimate consumption of UPFs in basketball players and to determine whethe...