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Peri-exercise caffeine, nitrate-containing supplements, and sodium bicarbonate can enhance aspects of endurance performance.
Athletes may benefit from these supplements to improve endurance performance.
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Supplements that favorably affect aspects of endurance performance include peri-exercise caffeine, nitrate-containing supplements (e.g., beet root juice), and sodium bicarbonate consumption.
Why this rating
Based on evidence of their effects on endurance.
Source
Evidence-based nutritional approaches to enhance exercise adaptations
Michael D. Roberts et al. · Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care · 2023
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