The medical perspective on training supplements

A supplement is something added to the diet, typically to make up for a nutritional deficiency. Ideally, it should be used in addition to well-balanced nutrition. Supplements include the following:

Protein is a necessary nutrient that everyone needs to function properly. Both athletes and sedentary individuals need to get adequate protein. Athletes may find the following information helpful when considering whether or not to take protein supplementation:

Creatine
For some athletes, creatine supplementation improves repeated bouts of high-intensity exercise, such as sprinting, weight lifting or power sports. Before considering a creatinine supplement you should know that:

The overwhelming majority of initial claims by supplement manufacturers regarding muscle-building, weight loss or performance enhancement are exaggerated after further investigation.

There are only a few well-controlled studies to support supplements. Many studies don’t take full account of the subjects’ diets, so it’s hard to know whether a benefit really comes from a supplement.

Conclusion
Talk with your doctors about all of the vitamins or supplements you are taking. The discussion can help your doctors understand your preferences and to develop a treatment or nutritional plan. Also, it should be emphasized that some drugs and supplements don’t go well together. Ginkgo biloba and Vitamin E, for example, can cause bleeding and shouldn’t be taken with blood thinners or aspirin.

Adherence to fundamental principles of training, rest and nutrition remains the best way for patients to achieve healthy fitness and appearance-related goals.

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