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The Facts and Fallacies of Nutritional Supplements for Athletes
Some key points are that athletes can meet their nutrient and energy needs by making wise food choices. Nutritional supplements are not necessary. Carbohydrate-containing sports drinks are beneficial for athletes to help maintain a normal blood glucose level and delay fatigue. Other carbohydrates supplements can help replete muscle glycogen stores after exercise. There are many nutritional supplements available for athletes that are of no benefit to training or competitive performance.
Recent investigations have shown that the protein needs of endurance and strength athletes are higher than those of person who is not an athlete. It is estimated that an athletes’ protein needs are at least 50% higher than the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and that they should consume 1.
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