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Selected immunoendocrine and performance adaptations to upper-body plyometric training and β-alanine supplementation in male swimmers.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition·December 31, 2026·PMID 42218755
Why it mattersSwimmers and their coaches seek safe, effective strategies to enhance upper-body power and recovery. This study provides controlled evidence that β-alanine can amplify plyometric training benefits and improve hormonal and immune markers, which may inform supplementation decisions in competitive swimming.
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