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Dietary Supplements for Athletes

What dietary supplements help athletes perform better? Should you take sports supplements? Answer these questions and more using our resources.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse

Learn about anabolic steroid use among athletes and the potential health risks associated with it. Also available in Spanish.

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

Learn about anabolic steroids, including what they are, use among athletes, interactions, safety concerns, and more. 

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

Learn about caffeine, including what it is, how it effects users, how much is too much and why it can cause dehydration, especially in athletes. 

HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

Learn about creatine, including what it is, use among athletes, interactions, safety concerns, and more. 

Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance

Learn about creatine supplements, their impact on athletic performance, and their safety.

Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance

Aim to get nutrition from real foods first! Check out this infographic for foods to boost athletic performance.

Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance

Discover the facts about whey protein supplements including what they do and when they are used.