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SynthesisNutrients2020

Effects of Rapid Weight Loss on Judo Athletes: A Systematic Review.

Nemanja Lakicevic, Roberto Roklicer, Antonino Bianco, Diba Mani, Antonio Paoli, Tatjana Trivic, Sergej M Ostojic, Aleksandra Milovancev, Nebojsa Maksimovic, Patrik Drid

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Synthesis in Nutrients, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 42 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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42citing papers in PubMed, 4 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

42 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 95 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Nemanja LakicevicPhD Program in Health Promotion and Cognitive Sciences, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.
Roberto RoklicerFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
Antonino BiancoSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.
Diba ManiDepartment of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA.
Antonio PaoliDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy.
Tatjana TrivicFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
Sergej M OstojicFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
Aleksandra MilovancevFaculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
Nebojsa MaksimovicFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
Patrik DridFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.
University of Novi Sad · RSUniversity of Palermo · ITUniversity of Florida · USUniversity of Padua · IT

Funding

Ministarstvo Prosvete, Nauke i Tehnološkog Razvoja 179011Provincial Secretariat for Higher Education and Scientific Research 142-451-2094
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Rapid weight loss (RWL) is commonly practiced among judo athletes. Although it helps them to gain the advantage over their lighter opponents, previous studies have shown that RWL can have a negative impact on the athlete's performance and overall well-being. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the evidence that examines the influence of rapid weight loss on physiological parameters, biomarkers, and psychological well-being in judo athletes. We followed the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines. We searched for studies on Web of Science and PubMed that elaborate on the influence of ≥5% RWL achieved over ≤7-day period in judokas. Out of 52 studies initially found, 14 studies met our eligibility criteria and were included in the review. In total, we examined data from 1103 judo athletes. Retrieved studies showed conflicting data concerning physiological parameters and biomarkers, while psychological well-being parameters were more consistent than physiological and biomarkers. The feeling of tension, anger, and fatigue significantly increased while a decrease in vigor was demonstrated among athletes who lost weight rapidly. The evidence on the impact of RWL on performance remains ambiguous. More studies under standardized conditions are needed in order to provide firm evidence. Considering the harmful effects of RWL outlined in the existing literature, it is important to determine and monitor athlete's minimal competitive weight to prioritize the health and safety of the athlete, emphasize fairness, and ultimately benefit the sport.

Indexed as

Weight LossAdultAngerAthletesAthletic PerformanceFatigueHumansMaleMartial ArtsStress, PsychologicalTime FactorsWeight Reduction ProgramsYoung Adultcombat sportshealthjudo athletesmartial artsperformancepsychological well-beingweight cutting

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PMID32357500
PMCPMC7281976
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