Published in:
Open Access
01-12-2014 | Poster presentation
Safety of 28 days consumption of a pre-workout supplement
Authors:
Jordan M Joy, Matt M Mosman, Paul H Falcone, Chih-Yin Tai, Laura R Carson, Dylan Kimber, David Choate, Rosanne M Vogel, Chad M Hughes, Michael P Kim, Jordan R Moon
Published in:
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
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Special Issue 1/2014
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Excerpt
In recent years, the consumption of multi-ingredient supplements in the pre-exercise time period in order to obtain ergogenic benefits has become increasingly popular. Ingesting pre-workout supplement(s) (PWS) is one approach used by athletes and recreational populations to aid performance and maximize training adaptations. Purported benefits include increases in strength, improved focus, and sustained energy during exercise. While research exists on the ergogenic benefits of PWS, less is known regarding the safety and potential side effects of chronic consumption. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the safety of consuming a PWS containing caffeine, nitrates, and amino acids over a 28 day period. …
