Rowing is a high-intensity sport that demands an exceptional level of aerobic and anaerobic capacity (Treff, Winkert and Steinacker, 2021; Kim and Kim, 2020). During a 2000 m course muscle glycogen is used as the main energy substrate attributing to 77% of the total energy, while 33% of the total energy supply is supplied from anaerobic energy systems (Kim and Kim, 2020). Consequently, rowers often are faced with significant physiological challenges following training or competition such as glycogen degradation, and increased inflammation markers which can result in compromised immunological functions (Kim and Kim, 2020). As advocated by Boegman and Dziedic (2016), good nutrition is crucial for optimal training capacity and successful recovery, specifically for glycogen store replenishment. Gleeson (2002) writes that neglecting recovery can result in a decline in physical condition which can increase the risk of injury or unexplained underperformance syndrome.