An official website of the United States government.
DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.
This fact sheet provides an overview of selected ingredients in dietary supplements designed or claimed to enhance exercise and athletic performance.
Ergogenic Aids
Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance
Ingredients in bodybuilding and performance-enhancing supplements vary, and some are potentially problematic. Many have little or no reliable research on their safety, and most studies address only short-term use. This article offers things to consider and links to FDA Consumer Update about bodybuilding products.
Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance
For more information, check out the OPSS Caffeine and Performance Infographic.
Uniformed Services University, Consortium for Health and Military Performance
Read about how creatine works and if it can improve athletic performance.
Caffeine and Health: Clarifying the Controversies ( pdf | 314 KB )
International Food Information Council.
Provides background information on caffeine, examines its safety and summarizes key research conducted on caffeine and health.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Provides guidance on evaluating various supplements. Also in PDF|99 KB.
DHHS. NIH. National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Provides information on resources, research, publications, news releases and general information for parents and teens as well as researchers an healthcare workers.
The International Society of Sports Nutrition.
A peer-reviewed journal that covers various aspects of sports nutrition, supplementation, exercise metabolism, and/or scientific policies related to sports nutrition.
Gatorade Sports Science Institute.
Provides current information on sports nutrition and exercise science. Also includes articles on sport/athletic supplements: