Are there any popular supplements other than Whey Protein and Creatine for improving cycling performance?
Creatine does not improve performance for endurance athletes. Whey protein is effectively no different than powdered milk. Nothing has changed since these articles were published. Monique Ryan, RD, VeloNews, April 8 2002. “Because the FDA cannot tightly regulate dietary supplements, it is the responsibility of the consumer to make informed and safe choices. Health professionals and consumers should welcome supplements that are an established and effective adjunct treatment for weight loss and have a proven safety record. For now, however, it appears that weight loss supplements can’t perform magic, some products appear to carry serious health and safety concerns and others come up positive at the dope control.” From the Feb 24, 2003 issue of VeloNews – some interesting comments from Christiane Ayotte, head of Canada’s leading anti doping lab. Supplements’ “claimed actions, efficiency, or potency have not been thoroughly investigated by controlled clinical studies and remain for the mos
