Dietary Supplements in Sport Performance

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Cut through all the noise and get science-backed information about supplements.
In the ever-evolving world of sport supplements, staying informed is crucial for anyone dedicated to optimizing performance. Each year, countless new and rebranded supplements hit the market, often accompanied by flashy marketing campaigns that promise miraculous results. Navigating this landscape and attempting to find safe and effective options can be daunting.
Dietary Supplements in Sport Performance is your trusted guide, cutting through the noise with evidence-based answers to the most common questions. This resource, authored by sport nutrition and supplement experts Kimberly Mueller and Lonnie Lowery, provides clear and concise descriptions for over 350 of the most popular supplements.
For each supplement, you’ll find the following:

What it is and how it worksCommon names and food sourcesPotential performance benefitsResearch studies and outcomesPractical applications for dosingDrug interactions and safety concerns

Additionally, you’ll find the latest on competing in extreme environments and guidance for individuals with special dietary needs, such as diabetics, vegetarians, or those with food allergies. The book also includes valuable information on the regulation of supplements, tips for reading research and choosing high-quality brands, and an extensive list of references for further study and research.
Organized alphabetically for quick reference, the book also features a supplement finder to help you locate the right supplements for a specific purpose, such as recovery, endurance, or strength. Many supplements are cross-referenced by both scientific and popular names for ease of use.
With updated coverage of over 350 supplements, expert advice, and practical recommendations, Dietary Supplements in Sport Performance is the essential resource for anyone committed to achieving peak performance.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

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With updated coverage of over 350 supplements, expert advice, and practical recommendations, this is the essential resource for anyone committed to achieving peak performance.

Learn which supplements can enhance training

Take the guesswork out of choosing the right supplements

No more combing through search results to find legitimate resources; with Dietary Supplements in Sport Performance you know that you have the most relevant and researched information about supplements at your fingertips.

You will learn helpful information about the regulation of supplements, tips on choosing high-quality brands, and protocols for special situations. Discover the benefits of dietary supplements with vetted research from highly qualified authors, all delivered in an accessible format to meet the demands of an active lifestyle. Learn to safely and effectively use supplements to boost sport performance with this one-of-a-kind resource. Provides clear and concise descriptions for over 350 of the most popular supplements. Organized alphabetically for quick reference, the book also features a supplement finder to help you locate the right supplements for a specific purpose.

Fuel Usage

FIGURE 2.1 Anaerobic-aerobic exercise spectrum.

* Grey shading indicates primarily anaerobic capacity; percentages vary by training status. Adapted from McArdle et al. (2015); Lowery et al. (2023).)

Watch an image of an athlete in motion, and it is easy to see how dynamic the human body is. Each intricate movement is driven by billions of microscopic units, each with its unique function, fueled by a molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The human body carries enough ATP within the muscles (~100 g) to support 1 to 4 seconds of intense activity before needing to tap into its triple-line system of energy production to fuel sport performance (see table 2.1). All lines of the energy system work together, yet the intensity of sport activity dictates the proportion of energy supplied by each (see figure 2.1).

Fluid Needs of Youth Athletes

Consuming adequate amounts of fluids throughout the day and during exercise is important for a young athlete’s health and overall performance.

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Signs and symptoms that a youth athlete may be suffering from dehydration include acute weight loss, headache and lightheadedness, noticeable thirst, irritability, nausea, muscle cramping, dark yellow urine, difficulty paying attention, weakness, and fatigue.

To help maintain optimal hydration, young athletes should meet daily fluid guidelines shown in table 4.2. Additionally, youth athletes should aim to consume 6 mL/lb (13.2 mL/ kg) of body weight for each hour of exercise. For a 60 lb (27 kg) athlete, this would equate to 360 mL (0.35 L)/hour or 90 mL (0.09 L) every 15 minutes; for a 100 lb (45 kg) athlete, the comparable amount would be 600 mL (0.59 L)/hour or 150 mL/oz (0.15 L) every 15 minutes. These guidelines are likely to increase when intensity of exertion is high and the young athlete is competing in heat.

Supplement Options for Plant-Based Athletes

Although dietary supplements should never serve as a crutch to a poorly planned diet, there are several nutrients found primarily in animal-based foods that are often lacking in the diets of plant-based athletes; as a result, supplementation may be warranted to

avoid deficiency and consequent declines in performance. As discussed earlier, protein, zinc, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 are among these nutrients (see table 4.12).

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Before using any dietary supplements, however, athletes who have concerns regarding nutritional status and supplemental ingredients of potential benefit to health and performance are encouraged to consult with a doctor as well as a registered dietitian,

preferably one who is a board-certified specialist in sport dietetics or has exercise physiology education.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 23, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718221541
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718221543
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.21 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.8 x 0.7 x 9.6 inches
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