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Published in: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2/2006

Open Access 01-12-2006 | Review

Dietary Supplements and Sports Performance: Metabolites, Constituents, and Extracts

Author: Melvin Williams

Published in: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition | Issue 2/2006

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Abstract

This is the fifth in a series of six articles to discuss the major classes of dietary supplements (vitamins; minerals; amino acids; herbs or botanicals; and metabolites/constituents/extracts). The major focus is on efficacy of such dietary supplements to enhance exercise or sports performance.
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Metadata
Title
Dietary Supplements and Sports Performance: Metabolites, Constituents, and Extracts
Author
Melvin Williams
Publication date
01-12-2006
Publisher
BioMed Central
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1550-2783-3-2-1

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