Ergogenic Dietary Supplements: Uses and Evaluation Thereof from a Biochemical Perspective

Year 2020, Volume: 4 Issue: 1, 32 - 37, 15.07.2020

Esen Taşğın

Abstract

The studies on the use of ergogenic dietary products, which are often used by both professional and amateur athletes, are quite noteworthy. Athletes often use these products to increase performance, endurance and energy efficiency and to support recovery after exercise. Amino acids, various minerals and vitamins and metabolic supplements are mostly preferred as ergogenic nutritional supplements. While there is no need for supportive products in individuals who are well-balanced and healthy, athletes usually use supportive products according to the type of exercise. In this review, the metabolic importance and effects of ergogenic nutritional supplements, which are thought to increase performance by positively affecting energy metabolism, are focused.

Keywords

Ergogenic foods, supplements, sports nutrition

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