| Evidence collected in normal healthy samples suggests that secondary metabolite phytochemicals from each of the main structural groups—phenolics (polyphenols), terpenes and alkaloids—may result in improvements to cognitive function and psychological state that could be relevant to sports performance. |
| A lack of research collected in the context of sporting performance limits the extent to which these results can inform practical recommendations. |
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