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What dietary supplements help athletes perform better? Should you take sports supplements? Answer these questions and more using our resources.
Learn about potential dangers of ergogenic aids, substances that are claimed to help enhance energy utilization and performance in the body.
Learn about anabolic steroid use among athletes and the potential health risks associated with it. Also available in Spanish.
Learn about anabolic steroids, including what they are, use among athletes, interactions, safety concerns, and more.
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.
Learn about creatine, including what it is, use among athletes, interactions, safety concerns, and more.
Read this fact sheet for answers to common questions about dietary supplements for exercise and athletic performance.
Learn about the safety of ephedra and ephedrine alkaloids for weight loss or to enhance athletic performance.