NHRC Update Issue No. 10.
Abstract
There is a common belief among many athletes and military personnel that nutritional supplements enhance performance. Several studies have reported a high frequency of nutritional supplement use among athletes, and some nutritional supplements have been shown to increase various components of fitness and athletic performance. Unfortunately, there is little scientific evidence that many of the currently popular nutritional supplements do enhance physical performance, and, as with nearly any substance, misuse of these products can have deleterious effects. In many cases, the long-term effects of nutritional supplement use are unknown.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA353687
Entities
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center