When it comes to dietary supplements, athletes often find themselves in a difficult situation. Many athletes believe that they need dietary supplements (also sometimes called nutritional supplements) in order to compete and that dietary supplements are essential tools for elite-level athletes, similar to training or eating right.
However, many athletes also know that dietary supplements have been linked to: • Positive anti-doping tests
• Negative and potentially dangerous health issues
As a result, athletes find themselves in a difficult decision. They want a straightforward solution and want to know, “Are there any safe supplements?” Because the answers are not straightforward, athletes and consumers of dietary supplements must take a careful and proactive approach in choosing whether or not to take supplements. They must take a number of steps to become fully informed, educated and aware, as they are accountable and responsible for their choices.
Supplement 411 is designed to help challenge the reasons why athletes feel the need to take supplements, to give dietary supplement users often overlooked factual information about the dietary supplement industry and to educate consumers and potential consumers on why risk exists in the marketplace. Supplement 411 also offers helpful tips, tools and resources for making the best decisions possible.
Empower yourself, your athletes, and your organization with the information and educational tools to make informed decisions. Visit www.supplement411.org to learn more!