Muscles in a Bottle
There are many muscle-enhancing products out there, but few studies that demonstrate their safety and effectiveness, reports The New York Times (reg. req.'d). It's difficult for even those who specialize in the field to keep track of products and to assess the scientific basis for manufacturers' claims.
"It used to be that if a coach or athlete called and said, 'What do you think about product X,' you had a pretty good idea," said Dr. Ann Grandjean, executive director of the Center for Human Nutrition. "Now there are so many out there, so if an athlete calls and asks about elk antler velvet, you have to go out and do a lot of research."
Athletes should consume about twice as much protein as sedentary people. While many say supplements are necessary because it takes too much time to prepare enough high-protein meals, experts say a well-balanced diet should provide enough proteins and amino acids for even the most active.
"It used to be that if a coach or athlete called and said, 'What do you think about product X,' you had a pretty good idea," said Dr. Ann Grandjean, executive director of the Center for Human Nutrition. "Now there are so many out there, so if an athlete calls and asks about elk antler velvet, you have to go out and do a lot of research."
Athletes should consume about twice as much protein as sedentary people. While many say supplements are necessary because it takes too much time to prepare enough high-protein meals, experts say a well-balanced diet should provide enough proteins and amino acids for even the most active.
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