| The manufacture and supply of nutrition sports | | | | taking any sports supplements. This is the only |
| supplements is a booming industry. There is an | | | | way that you will know that the products are |
| overwhelming choice of energy bars, gels, and | | | | safe. Sporting supplements do not have to be |
| drinks to give athletes more stamina and | | | | regulated by the FDA. This essentially means that |
| improved performance. It has become a common | | | | the door is open for anyone to brand and market |
| practice for sportsmen and women to take | | | | a product. |
| supplements prior, during, and after a race, | | | | The health dangers of drugs that enhance |
| match, or game. | | | | sporting performance have been well publicized, |
| There is no doubt that supplements, when used | | | | and major sporting bodies have banned many. But |
| correctly, can have a beneficial effect on an | | | | a lot of people don't realize that nutritional |
| athlete's performance. Athletes and sports | | | | supplements can be equally as dangerous. For |
| professionals have to continually push their bodies | | | | instance, long term use of protein supplements by |
| to the limit. To help keep up with vigorous | | | | weight-lifters can have negative health |
| workouts, their bodies have to be in peak | | | | consequences. |
| condition, and supplements play a large role. | | | | The best bet is to play it safe. Before taking any |
| Athletes' bodies enable them to earn a living. | | | | over-the-counter nutrition sports supplements, |
| When you consider the amount of grueling | | | | speak to a health professional. Remember too, |
| practice sessions that athletes go through every | | | | that just because the word 'supplement' is used, |
| day, it is not surprising that they need some | | | | this does not mean it is safe. It is suspected that |
| extra fuel. While there are many reputable brands | | | | many sports supplements are linked to a number |
| on the market, there appears to be many | | | | of physical and mental health problems. A little |
| racketeers climbing on the band wagon. | | | | research on the internet will bear this out. |
| Always consult with a medical professional before | | | | |