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... The assistance will almost always come in the form of weight lifting supplements. ... What are the positive and negative effects of using over-the-counter supplements? ...
To understand how supplements affect the lives of many and their results, one must look at those that choose to use them. Throughout the nation, there is evidence of the popular use of weight lifting supplements. ... It is usually reason for concern because athletes on supplements tend to be more susceptible to injury. ... (Olney 8)
One of most commonly used supplements on the market today is creatine. ... Creatine’s influence on physical performance has been well documented for the past few years. ...
Due to its current popularity, it has become one of the top supplements on the market today.
Creatine is probably the best studied performance-enhancing supplement as of today. It has shown to improve performance measurably, when a quick burst of energy is required, and it is for this reason that it is widely used by athletes. ... It increases athletic performance. ...
There are many types of nutritional supplements containing protein on the market today, most specifically created for muscle development. ...
Protein does many good things for the body and one’s performance. ...
Unlike some other types of supplements and drugs, protein supplements contain mostly whey and some other stuff like carbohydrates, calcium, some fats, and some other ingredients. Basically, one can expect very little, if any side-effects from taking protein supplements, other than maybe gaining some muscle-weight. ... (“Protein” 2)
Even though protein is one of the best supplements there is, too much of it can be a bad thing. ... Some protein supplements contain less lactose than others and could be another option (“Protein-Whey” 1). ...
The reasoning behind using andro to increase strength and performance is because the testosterone steroid is known to have enhancing qualities. ... As of now, supplements are virtually unregulated. In 1994, Congress passed a law that says the Food and Drug Administration has to keep its hands off dietary supplements unless a brand has already caused some sort of harm. Now, a person that knows little or none about supplements could overdose. ... Of course with all these supplements one would need to partake in hard work and effort. After all, supplements don’t build muscle, exercise does. ... It is really a matter of what is more important, health, or physical performance. I have concluded that except for androstendione, it is safe and recommended to take other enhancing supplements.
Approximate Word count = 2802
Approximate Pages = 11.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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