A dietary supplement (also known as food supplement) is a preparation intended to supply nutrients, (such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids) that are missing or not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person’s diet. Some countries define dietary supplements as foods, whilst in others they are defined as drugs. In the United States, the definition of dietary supplements includes non-medicinal herbal supplements and hormones

There are many supplements available in the stores to boost up the performance of the athletes. Most of them are time tested products and are probably a part of many athletes plans. Here we provide a list of some of the most common supplements used to improve the players’ performance.

Meal replacement powder: Protein is one of the essential nutrients for any sports player. Since this acts as a crucial part in the success of the player, you should get at least 1 gram of protein per pound of your body weight every day. If you are not able to meet the target, you can supplement with protein powder or meal replacement powder available in the stores which give you the sufficient amount of protein.

Creatine Monohydrate: Creatine has been facing a lot of controversy over the years. However, most of studies carried out to check the genuineness of the supplement suggest that Creatine Monohydrate is indeed safe and effective to use. Just use 5 grams with your post-work out meal.

Omega 3 Fish Oils

Omega 3 fatty acids have many health benefits such as increasing Testosterone production, cardiovascular health, increasing recovery and maintaining a healthier skin, hair and nails. Two to six caps a day is the recommended dosage. The dosage may vary according to the intensity of the athletes program.

Anabolic-Pump™ This supplement claims the increase of muscle tissue at the same time decrease the body fat. The company (USP labs) boasts that the product is safe, effective and is purely legal.

PowerFULL™ This supplement is meant for increasing the growth hormone in your body. This is another product of the company USP labs and claims that guys can become stronger than anybody else. Athletes over 21 years of age may use this supplement.

SuperCissus RX™

Theory suggests the ingredient in SuperCissus RX, cissus quadrangularis, delivers critical healing nutrients to tendons, ligaments and joints to speed recovery. Those areas of the body are “white”, meaning not much blood (and therefore healing nutrients) are delivered. The research on this herb also shows it can speed healing of bones by 55%  if it is consumed by any athlete who has broken a bone.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article are not the recommendations provided by us to you. Consult a prescribed medical practitioner before taking any of the supplements mentioned in this article. 

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