⚠️What is important to know? Can I take any supplement? They are all the same? In this post we leave you basic information about sports supplements:
🔬The AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) has created a classification for supplements that is divided into 4 categories (A, B, C, D) based on scientific evidence:
A: The scientific evidence for this group of supplements supports its use and is subdivided into:
🔸Sports food and drinks
🔸 Sports drugs
🔸 Performance supplements.
Its consumption is safe! 💯
B: It is constantly being updated, but scientific evidence is still scant to support its use. Supplements in this group can move to group a or c on a constant basis.
C: Lacks research and scientific evidence. Its use would be a waste of money and time 🤷
D: they are prohibited substances or that are contaminated with prohibited substances. That not only do they not have a health benefit but they cause us harm and would be positive in a doping 🙅.
With this summary you already know that not all the supplements that we can find on the shelves are safe, legal and effective for your health and performance.
🔠Let’s get to know a little more about the supplements that group A contains:
❇️Group A: there is enough evidence to support its use, and it is subdivided into 3 categories:
✅Nutritional SUPPLEMENTS: these products provide us with a practical source of nutrients and are widely used in sports nutrition.
Sport drinks
Sports gels
Sports bars
Electrolytes
Liquid food
Whey protein
Sports gummies.
✅MEDICAL SUPPLEMENTS: we use them to treat clinical problems of diagnosed nutrient deficiency. They require individual and professional prescription.
Iron supplement
Calcium supplement
Vitamin D
Multivitamins / mineral
Probiotics
✅PERFORMANCE SUPPLEMENTS: contribute to optimal performance. They are used by individual protocols.
Caffeine
B-alanine
Baking soda
Creatine
Beet juice / nitrate
🤯As we can see, we have many supplements with different functions and purposes. Not all athletes need to consume them, much less frequently.
😄Before doing it on your own, consult a professional.
