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Dietary supplements.

Ron J Maughan1, Doug S King, Trevor Lea

  • 1School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK. r.j.maughan@lboro.ac.uk

Journal of Sports Sciences
|February 20, 2004
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Many athletes use nutritional supplements for enhanced performance and recovery, but research supports few. Athletes should exercise caution, as some supplements are ineffective, potentially harmful, or contaminated, risking positive drug tests.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Nutrition
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Supplement Research

Background:

  • Nutritional supplements are widely used by athletes to improve training adaptations, recovery, and competitive performance.
  • However, the scientific evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of many supplements is limited.
  • Athletes often disregard recommended dosages, increasing risks of adverse effects and doping violations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the scientific evidence for the efficacy and safety of common nutritional supplements used by athletes.
  • To identify supplements with demonstrated benefits for performance and recovery.
  • To highlight potential risks associated with supplement use, including contamination and adverse health effects.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing scientific literature on sports nutrition and supplements.

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  • Analysis of research data on performance-enhancing effects and safety profiles of various supplements.
  • Examination of survey data on supplement usage patterns among athletes.

    • Main Results:

    • Specialized sports foods, certain protein supplements, and meal replacements can be beneficial.
    • Creatine, caffeine, and bicarbonate show potential for performance enhancement.
    • Prohormones like androstenedione lack evidence for efficacy and pose health risks; supplement contamination is a significant concern.

    Conclusions:

    • While some supplements offer performance benefits, many lack robust scientific backing and can be harmful.
    • Athletes must exercise caution, prioritize evidence-based choices, and be aware of contamination risks.
    • Personalized nutritional strategies and addressing deficiencies are crucial for optimal athletic performance and health.