Research

Adherence

National-level powerlifters consume high levels of sports supplements (specifically creatine monohydrate, caffeine, and whey protein) primarily to enhance performance and mitigate dietary deficits, yet often lack structured timing or professional guidance.

If you are a competitive powerlifter, you are likely using supplements like creatine and caffeine. Ensure you are buying from reputable sources to avoid contamination risks, as internet purchases carry higher dangers of adulteration. While your protein intake may be sufficient, supplements are often used for performance; prioritize evidence-based options like creatine and caffeine over unproven compounds.

ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
The results show that 100% of the subjects claimed to have consumed SS at some point and 96.9% of them are currently consuming them. The most consumed SS are creatine monohydrate (100%), caffeine (95%), whey protein (92%)... Most of the subjects (36.4%) do not plan when to consume them throughout the day.
José María Puya-Braza et al. · Retos · 2018

Why this rating

The study relies on self-reported surveys and dietary logs from a small sample (n=22), introducing recall bias.

Source

Consumo de suplementos deportivos en levantadores de peso de nivel nacional (Sports supplements consumption in national-level powerlifters)

José María Puya-Braza et al. · Retos · 2018

DOI 10.47197/retos.v0i34.65027

cross_sectional · n=22Cited 6×
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