The Impact of Supplements on Sports Performance for the Trained Athlete: A Critical Analysis.
Curr Sports Med Rep
; 21(7): 232-238, 2022 Jul 01.
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| ID: mdl-35801724
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Elite athletes often use nutritional supplements to improve performance and gain competitive advantage. The prevalence of nutrient supplementation ranges from 40% to 100% among trained athletes, yet few athletes have a trusted source of information for their supplement decisions and expected results. This critical analysis review evaluates systematic reviews, meta-analyses, randomized control trials, and crossover trials investigating commonly used supplements in sport caffeine, creatine, beta-alanine (ß-alanine), branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), and dietary nitrates. By reviewing these supplements' mechanisms, evidence relating directly to improving sports performance, and ideal dosing strategies, we provide a reference for athletes and medical staff to personalize supplementation strategies. Caffeine and creatine impact power and high-intensity athletes, ß-alanine, and BCAA mitigate fatigue, and dietary nitrates improve endurance. With each athlete having different demands, goals to maximize their performance, athletes and medical staff should collaborate to personalize supplementation strategies based on scientific backing to set expectations and potentiate results.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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Clinical_trials
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article