Why this book?
Esports athletes face unique mental and physical demands—fast decision-making, sustained attention, fine motor control, irregular schedules, travel, and injury risks. Esports Nutrition translates science into actionable nutrition strategies tailored to these realities, from tournament meal timing to hydration and evidence-based supplementation. SpringerLink
What’s inside (selected highlights):
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Cognition & Reaction Time: Nutrition tactics for focus, memory, vigilance, and reaction speed. SpringerLink
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Physical Health & Recovery: Managing musculoskeletal load, posture-related strain, and recovery nutrition. SpringerLink
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Hydration Playbook: Practical protocols to maintain mental and physical endurance during long sessions. SpringerLink
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Supplements—What Works, What Doesn’t: Evidence on caffeine and other ergogenic aids in an esports context. SpringerLink
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Tournament Nutrition & Timing: Pre-match, in-match, and between-match fueling routines you can actually use. SpringerLink
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Female & Special Populations: Considerations and tailored guidance often missing from generic advice. SpringerLink
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The Future—AI & Personalization: How AI-driven, data-informed diets will shape next-gen performance nutrition. SpringerLink
Who should read it?
Esports athletes, team coaches/managers, sports dietitians, physicians/physios, and researchers in sports nutrition, human physiology, and sports medicine. (Editor: Assoc. Prof. Sedat Arslan, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University.)