Effect of dehydration on sports performance in athletes: a systematic review
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v60.107340Keywords:
Dehydration, Physical performance, Athletes, Cognition, Exercise physiologyAbstract
The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature on the effects of dehydration on the physiological responses, physical and cognitive performance of athletes. The electronic databases National Library of Medicine (Pubes), Web of ScienceTM, Scopus and Scientific Electronic Library online (Scielo) were used to identify the studies, considering the period from January 2017 to September 2023. The search in the list of databases and collections was carried out in English using the descriptors: ("Hydration") OR ("Dehydration") AND ("Sports") OR ("Sport Performance") OR ("Sport Physiology"). Of the 2417 articles identified, 2404 articles (98.67%) were excluded on the basis of title, abstract, duplication or a score of less than four points on the PEDro scale. Thus, 13 articles were included in the study after applying all the eligibility criteria. In addition, it can be seen that of the 13 articles selected, five articles (38.41%) address topics related to physical performance and cognitive abilities; another five articles (38.41%) are focused on physiological mechanisms, while three articles (23.07%) investigate the interconnections between dehydration/hydration in physical performance and its physiological responses. We conclude that dehydration can negatively influence decision-making, physical performance, and athletes' heart rate responses
Keywords: Dehydration, Physical performance, Athletes, Cognition, Exercise physiology.
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