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. 2016 Jul-Aug;113(4):305-309.

To Supplement or Not

Margaret E Gibson  1 , Jon Schultz  2 , Drew Glover  3
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To Supplement or Not

Margaret E Gibson et al. Mo Med. 2016 Jul-Aug.
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Logos to look for on products having undergone additional testing include United States Pharmacopeia (USP), National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International), and Natural Products Association (NPA).
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Sports drinks, gels, and bars are frequently used during athletic endeavors to help enhance performance.
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Studies have shown that creatine supplementation can help increase strength gains during the first six months of training in older individuals.
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