Nutritional Strategies for Recovery in Overhead Athletes: A Review.

Authors

Hillary Ake

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HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery. Pages 15563316261481424. Sep 03, 2026. Epub Sep 03, 2026.

Abstract

This review article discusses the critical role of nutrition in optimizing recovery for overhead athletes following intense or damaging exercise that induces oxidative stress. The components of recovery nutrition include replenishing glycogen stores, repairing muscle tissue, and rehydrating, while also addressing inflammation, promoting sleep, and matching workload to level of recovery. Detailed information is provided on subjects such as postactivity carbohydrate and fluid requirements, protein synthesis, nutrition that strengthens the immune system, and meal timing that can reset circadian rhythms. Level of Evidence: Expert opinion Level V.

PMID:
42703261
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