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Should you use sports supplements like creatine, pickle juice, beta-alanine, CoQ10, or vitamins? with Sally Walker

Should you use sports supplements like creatine, pickle juice, beta-alanine, CoQ10, or vitamins? with Sally Walker

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In this Nutrition Science Bites episode, Prof Clare Collins and Sally Walker (Accredited Practicing Dietitian and President of Sports Dietitians Australia) delve into sports nutrition. Discover the nuanced differences between recreational and professional athletes, and learn how training demands, dietary needs, and the role of supplements varies across these groups. From supplements in Category A, that have evidence to support sports performance, through to category D that are banned or could lead to a positive doping test, be wised up on risks versus potential benefits.


Whether you're a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, Sally Walker's expertise gives valuable insights into optimizing performance and health. Tune in to explore how personalised strategies can make all the difference in achieving your personal best.


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