Tiger Wellness Blog: The Pros and Cons of Sports Supplements
By Scott Sehnert, Auburn University Athletics Dietitian
The supplement aisle at the supermarket offers shelves upon shelves of different bottles claiming to "burn fat", "build lean muscle", with the promise to do it faster and better than any other brand.
I've often been asked how I feel about sports supplements. Supplements can be a great addition to a well-balanced nutrition plan and even add an element of convenience.
What I find most the time is that users won't do the proper investigation into whether the supplement is right for them.