Beneficial effects of PerformLyteTM, a prodosomed phytonutrient-enriched electrolyte formulation, in enhancing neuro-muscular synergy, immune competence, cellular aerobic glycolysis and sports performance

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Issue		BIO Web Conf. Volume 187, 2025 2025 Joint Meeting of International Conference of Nutritional Fortification (ISPH-ISNPR 2025)


Article Number		02001
Number of page(s)		10
Section		Neuroscience
DOI		https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202518702001
Published online		09 September 2025

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