Magdalena Kaszuba

Magdalena Kaszuba is a Researcher at the Nutrition and Supplements Department of the Academy of Physical Education in Katowice. She also serves as a Sports Nutritionist for the Polish Sports Association for the Disabled 'START' (since 2022) and has led/membership roles in research teams investigating ergogenic supplements such as caffeine, beta-alanine, and beetroot juice on exercise capacity in team sports and combat athletes. Her scientific career includes a 2022 internship at Rey Juan Carlos University (Madrid, Spain) and nominations for the Silesian Science Award in 2022 and 2023.

Education highlights include graduating from the Academy of Physical Education in 2021 with a specialization in personal training and sports nutrition, followed by commencement of third-degree studies there. Her research focuses on supplementation protocols enhancing athletic performance, particularly in volleyball and judo athletes. Key publications explore caffeine's effects on volleyball-specific skills, strength training outcomes, and the placebo effect of caffeine.

As a former indoor and beach volleyball player with 17 years of experience (including Polish Championship medals), her practical insights complement her academic work. Her research bridges applied sports nutrition with elite athlete performance optimization.