Metabolomic profiles and antioxidant intake in female soccer players:a cross‑sectional study

This study looked into the diet and body chemistry of professional female soccer players to understand how their intake of important antioxidants affects their health and performance. When athletes play intensely, their bodies produce unstable molecules called reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can cause stress and hurt performance or recovery. A diet rich in antioxidants helps the body fight this stress. However, there isn't much specific research on female athletes, and many nutritional guidelines are based on studies of male players, even though male and female athletes have different physical demands and responses.