Supplements and sports
Jenkinson, D.M.; Harbert, A.J.
American Family Physician 78(9): 1039-1046
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 19007050 Document Number: 619173
Use of performance-enhancing supplements occurs at all levels of sports, from professional athletes to junior high school students. Although some supplements do enhance athletic performance, many have no proven benefits and have serious adverse effects. Anabolic steroids and ephedrine have life-threatening adverse effects and are prohibited by the International Olympic Committee and the National Collegiate Athletic Association for use in competition.