Salivary biomarkers of tactical athlete readiness: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Tactical athletes must maintain high levels of physical and cognitive readiness to handle the rigorous demands of their roles. They frequently encounter acute stressors like sleep deprivation, muscle fatigue, dehydration, and harsh environmental conditions, which can impair their readiness and increase the risk of mission failure. Given the challenging conditions these athletes face, there is a vital need for non-invasive, rapidly deployable point-of-care assessments to effectively measure the impact of these stressors on their operational readiness. Salivary biomarkers are promising in this regard, as they reflect physiological changes due to stress. This systematic review aims to investigate salivary markers as potential indicators for readiness, specifically focusing on their sensitivit

SUBMITTER: Lindsey B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12040155 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature