Sports supplements are a world wide phenomenon and now widely used by all levels of athletes to improve their athlete performance. There is no doubt that most sports supplements enhance performance and assist recovery. However the area is a minefield in that many sports supplements are ineffective, poorly researched, badly manufactured or just plain banned. But how do you know which is which? This video introduces you to the subject and offers you guidance into the questions you should ask, before putting any substance or liquid drink into your body. The message is to do your research first! Get happy that the claims for the sports supplement make sense, are supported by good science and are safe, legal and effective.
Supplement Classification
The Australian Institute of Sport have a good site that deals with sports supplements and contains an easy to use, clear, classification of the supplements. They are either A which are approved for use, B which are under consideration, C which means there is no clear proof yet of their benefits or D banned supplements. Click here to visit their site and check out any supplement you are considering using.
Please watch the video and I hope you come away with increased knowledge in what is a cloudy area of sport and sports nutrition
| Blog Title | Bullet Points | Info |
| Supplements | Advantages | Enhance performance |
| Supplements | Advantages | Contain nutritional value |
| Supplements | Advantages | Placebo affect in that you believe better performance |
| Supplements | Advantages | Improve recovery rate |
| Supplements | Disadvantages | Expensive |
| Supplements | Disadvantages | Products may be contaminated |
| Supplements | Use | 80% of US American college students take supplements |
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