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- Specifically designed for esports athletes, addressing the cognitive and physical demands of competitive gaming
- Combines the latest scientific research with practical applications
- Focuses on physical health, cognitive performance and mental health
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This book provides an essential resource for understanding how targeted nutritional strategies can enhance cognitive and physical performance in competitive gaming. As esports continues to grow, players face unique challenges that require specialized nutritional approaches to optimize their skills.
Chapters cover essential topics such as the impact of nutrition on cognitive functions including concentration, memory, and reaction time, as well as the physical demands of gaming and how nutrition can support muscle endurance and injury prevention. Readers will discover hydration strategies essential for mental and physical endurance, as well as an analysis of performance-enhancing substances such as caffeine and supplements. With unique insights into AI-driven personalized nutrition and tailored advice for female gamers, this book offers a holistic approach to esports nutrition.
Combining the latest research and practical applications, this book is an invaluable resource not only for esports athletes, coaches, sports nutritionists, and healthcare professionals, but also for researchers interested in the intersection of nutrition, technology, and performance in competitive gaming.
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Assoc. Prof. Sedat Arslan is an esteemed dietitian and academic with 13 years of experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Currently serving at Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, his expertise spans across clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, and AI-driven personalized diets. Dr. Arslan has published extensively on the intersection of nutrition and technology, with a particular focus on enhancing cognitive and physical performance in esports athletes. He is also actively involved in innovative projects that merge nutrition science with artificial intelligence to optimize health outcomes.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Esports Nutrition
Book Subtitle: Enhancing Cognitive and Physical Performance in Competitive Gaming
Editors: Sedat Arslan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-99625-2
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-99624-5Published: 01 September 2025
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-99627-6Due: 15 September 2026
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-99625-2Published: 31 August 2025
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 180
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 7 illustrations in colour
Topics: Sport Science , Nutrition, Human Physiology, Sports Medicine