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[Relation of some nutritional supplements and physical performance]
1Laboratório de Nutrição, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Universidade de São Paulo.
Archivos Latinoamericanos De Nutricion
|July 27, 2001
Summary
Many supplements like creatine and carnitine may enhance athletic performance and body composition. However, their precise effects and potential side effects during exercise require further scientific investigation.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Exercise Physiology
Context:
- Athletes and active individuals frequently use supplements for improved physique and performance.
- Extensive research investigates the ergogenic potential of various supplements.
Purpose:
- To review the ergogenic effects of common supplements used in sports.
- To explore the impact of supplements on athletic performance and body composition.
Summary:
- Creatine may enhance high-intensity intermittent exercise performance.
- Carnitine might improve aerobic capacity through lipid oxidation.
- Bicarbonate could delay fatigue in high-intensity and strength training.
- Branched-chain amino acids and chromium may influence body composition.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the potential benefits of supplements for athletes.
- Highlights the need for further research on supplement efficacy and safety in physical activity.