sports supplement
Athlete's dietary boost
A sports supplement is a product—usually a powder, pill, or drink—marketed to enhance athletic performance, recovery, or muscle growth.
Common forms include protein powders, creatine, pre-workout formulas, and amino acid blends.
He spends a fortune on sports supplements.
The industry operates with less regulation than pharmaceuticals, so quality and effectiveness vary widely.
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- pre-workoutExercise preparation supplement
- citrullineUrea cycle amino acid
- taurineSulfonic amino acid
- guaranaAmazonian stimulant plant
creatine · nitric oxide · thermogenic · stimulant · energy gel · coenzyme Q10 · tyrosine · green tea extract
Liquid from curdled dairy
- caseinDairy phosphoprotein for industry
- isolateSeparate from others
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- hydrolysateWater-decomposed compound
BCAA · leucine · isoleucine · valine · glutamine · arginine · pea protein · soy protein
Branched-chain amino acids
- glutamineEssential amino acid
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- fish oilMarine-derived nutritional supplement
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
post-workout · muscle repair · anti-inflammatory · turmeric · curcumin · collagen · joint support · glucosamine
Combined nutrient supplement
- vitamin DCalcium absorption enabler
- ironElement twenty-six
- zincElement thirty
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
micronutrients · antioxidants · adaptogens · immune support · vitamin C · macros · fortified · bioavailability
Conducting ions in solution
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- isotonicEqual solute concentration
hypotonic · hypertonic · rehydration · electrolyte tablets · coconut water · electrolyte mix · salt tablets
Supplement to raise male hormones
- HGHPituitary growth peptide
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
- prohormoneInactive hormonal precursor
- banned substanceOutlawed item or compound
doping · strength gains · vasodilator · VO2 max · power output · competitive advantage · lean mass
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- pre-workoutExercise preparation supplement
- citrullineUrea cycle amino acid
- taurineSulfonic amino acid
guarana · creatine · nitric oxide · thermogenic · stimulant · energy gel · coenzyme Q10 · tyrosine · green tea extract · yerba mate
whey
Liquid from curdled dairy
- caseinDairy phosphoprotein for industry
- isolateSeparate from others
- concentrateReduced, potent form
hydrolysate · BCAA · leucine · isoleucine · valine · glutamine · arginine · pea protein · soy protein · albumin
BCAA
Branched-chain amino acids
- glutamineEssential amino acid
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- fish oilMarine-derived nutritional supplement
magnesium · post-workout · muscle repair · anti-inflammatory · turmeric · curcumin · collagen · joint support · glucosamine · chondroitin
multivitamin
Combined nutrient supplement
calcium · micronutrients · antioxidants · adaptogens · immune support · vitamin C · macros · fortified · bioavailability · absorption
electrolytes
Conducting ions in solution
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
isotonic · hypotonic · hypertonic · rehydration · electrolyte tablets · coconut water · electrolyte mix · salt tablets
testosterone booster
Supplement to raise male hormones
- HGHPituitary growth peptide
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
- prohormoneInactive hormonal precursor
banned substance · doping · strength gains · vasodilator · VO2 max · power output · competitive advantage · lean mass
- newspaper extrasSunday edition, special issue, extra edition, insert, weekend edition
sports supplementwhole food
Unrefined, unprocessed edibles
natural food · fresh produce · traditional diet · whole foods · home cooking
sports supplementjunk food
Low-nutrition processed snacks
fast food · processed food · cigarettes · alcohol · recreational drugs
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