The article "Sports Diet and Oral Health in Athletes: A Comprehensive Review" by Antina Schulze and Martin Busse explores the relationship between sports diet, oral health, and athletic performance. The authors highlight that while proper nutrition is crucial for optimal athletic performance, it can also contribute to dental issues such as caries, dental erosion, and periodontal diseases. The review discusses the high prevalence of these oral diseases among elite athletes, often due to frequent consumption of sugars, carbohydrates, and polyunsaturated fats, as well as inadequate protein intake. The study identifies three main reasons for poor oral health in athletes: oxidative stress, sports diet, and oral hygiene. It emphasizes the importance of a balanced sports diet and proper oral hygiene practices to mitigate the risks associated with dental diseases. The article also reviews the impact of specific nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats on oral health and provides recommendations for athletes, dentists, and nutritionists to improve dental awareness and develop strategies to reduce the risk of dental diseases. Overall, the authors aim to help athletes understand the complex connections between sports diet, oral health, and oral healthcare to enhance their overall health and performance.The article "Sports Diet and Oral Health in Athletes: A Comprehensive Review" by Antina Schulze and Martin Busse explores the relationship between sports diet, oral health, and athletic performance. The authors highlight that while proper nutrition is crucial for optimal athletic performance, it can also contribute to dental issues such as caries, dental erosion, and periodontal diseases. The review discusses the high prevalence of these oral diseases among elite athletes, often due to frequent consumption of sugars, carbohydrates, and polyunsaturated fats, as well as inadequate protein intake. The study identifies three main reasons for poor oral health in athletes: oxidative stress, sports diet, and oral hygiene. It emphasizes the importance of a balanced sports diet and proper oral hygiene practices to mitigate the risks associated with dental diseases. The article also reviews the impact of specific nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats on oral health and provides recommendations for athletes, dentists, and nutritionists to improve dental awareness and develop strategies to reduce the risk of dental diseases. Overall, the authors aim to help athletes understand the complex connections between sports diet, oral health, and oral healthcare to enhance their overall health and performance.