Supplements Contamination; a Real Enemy in Physical Activity & Sports

Emerging Supplements in Sports

CONTEXT Nutritional supplements advertised as ergogenic are commonly used by athletes at all levels. Health care professionals have an opportunity and responsibility to counsel athletes concerning the safety and efficacy of supplements on the market. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION An Internet search of common fitness and bodybuilding sites was performed to identify supplement promotions. A search of ME...

Supplements and sports.

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 Nationa...

Physical activity counselling in sports medicine: a call to action

Physical activity (PA) is a key component of healthy lifestyle and disease prevention. In contrast, physical inactivity accounts for a significant proportion of premature deaths worldwide. Physicians are in a critical position to help patients develop healthy lifestyles by actively counseling on PA. Sports medicine physicians, with their focus on sports and exercise medicine are uniquely traine...

Sports Supplements: Efficacy, Safety, Permissibility

Other than essential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, foods contain numerous phytonutrients, also referred to as phytochemicals that may influence physiological processes in the body. Many of these phytonutrients have been studied for their potential beneficial effects on health, and some have also been theorized to have positive effects on physical and sport performance. One example i...

Youth sports programs: contribution to physical activity.