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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 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.
Learn about creatine supplements, their impact on athletic performance, and their safety.
Aim to get nutrition from real foods first! Check out this infographic for foods to boost athletic performance.
Discover the facts about whey protein supplements including what they do and when they are used.